Services

CREST provides evidence synthesis methodology support for researchers, guideline developers, and scientific teams. Our methodologists are involved in methods development research for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and our colleagues and networks include some of the foremost international experts on evidence synthesis. CREST is available for consultation and collaboration on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, guideline development, grant applications, and related projects. Please contact us for more information.

  • Grant Development Support
    Methodology consultation for research teams developing grant proposals, including evidence synthesis methods, study design input, and methodological review.

  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
    Expert support for authors conducting systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, umbrella reviews, and meta-analyses, including advanced meta-analytic methods, across a range of scientific disciplines.

  • Guideline Development
    Evidence synthesis and methodological guidance for clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements, and evidence-to-decision frameworks.

  • Protocol and Methods Consultation
    Assistance with protocol development, research questions, eligibility criteria, search strategy planning, risk of bias assessment, GRADE methodology, and statistical synthesis approaches.

  • Scientific and Academic Collaboration
    Collaboration with investigators, academic centers, healthcare organizations, and research groups seeking methodological expertise in evidence synthesis and related research methods.

  • Training and Education
    Educational support in evidence synthesis methods for students, trainees, and research teams through workshops, lectures, and applied consultation.

  • Contact Us
    Contact us to discuss methodology support, collaboration opportunities, or project-specific consultation needs.