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Hear from Cochrane’s new Chief Executive Officer
2 October 2025
In this video, Karla shares her vision for creating an evidence ecosystem that is fast, fair and fit for the future, with collaboration at the heart of this. Watch to find out more.
RSV vaccines safe and effective, Cochrane review finds
29 September 2025
Vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) reduce the risk of infection in older adults and infants, a new Cochrane review has found.
Cochrane appoints Dr Karla Soares-Weiser as new Chief Executive Officer
26 September 2025
Cochrane’s Governing Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Karla Soares-Weiser as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Reimagining evidence synthesis for a changing world
22 September 2025
For over 30 years, the Cochrane Collaboration has set the standard for systematic reviews in health research. We now want to take evidence synthesis to the next level.
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