The Women's Health Evidence Synthesis and Methodology Research Unit (EVIE)

The EVIE research unit brings together multi-disciplinary research expertise across different institutions at ARU with the objective of synthesising high-quality evidence to inform clinical practice in women’s health matters.

Our group has advanced expertise in conducting high quality randomised clinical trials, systematic reviews, advanced meta-analyses (effectiveness, diagnostic accuracy, network, and individual patient-level data), health economic analyses, development of evidence implementation tools, and clinical practice guidelines.

Our vision

At EVIE, we tackle women’s health issues as a public health priority and a gateway to establishing healthy families and healthy societies. Specifically, we focus on evaluating novel treatments and solutions for everyday health problems faced by women in the UK and worldwide.

The EVIE research unit is particularly focused on effective patient and public involvement in the process of evidence synthesis to directly address the real health needs of women and their families. Our vision, therefore, is focused on delivering excellence locally with an international outlook.

Our expertise

Our unit comprises highly experienced researchers with a track record in delivering impactful research outputs. We have advanced expertise in conducting systematic and rapid scoping reviews, meta-analyses (including pairwise effectiveness, diagnostic accuracy, network, and individual level patient data meta-analyses), randomised clinical trials, diagnostic and predictive studies, feasibility and acceptability studies, qualitative research, and health economics.

We are proud to work with public funders, NGOs, charities, and industry partners to deliver high quality applied clinical research.