Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
A world renowned institute producing policy relevant research using innovative methods to improve population health.
World-leading research
The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) specialises in evidence synthesis, assembling and evaluating data from multiple research studies to generate robust evidence to inform health policy and practice.
Our research is ranked 6th in the UK for research power in the Times Higher Education ranking of the latest REF results with over 92% of our research rated as world-leading (4*) for impact.
The team at the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination is passionate about synthesizing the best available evidence to inform policies that improve public health, social care, and reduce health inequalities.
Our methodologists draw on a wide range of quantitative and qualitative methods and study designs to tackle complex questions, delivering transparent, high-quality results that bridge the gap between research and real-world application.
By turning data into reliable, actionable insights, we empower decision-makers, practitioners, and the public to drive effective clinical practice and service delivery.
Professor Beth Divine, CRD Director and Head of Department
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Join our friendly, supportive department as Research Fellow in Health Economics
CRD is pleased to welcome Professor Beth Devine as its new Director and Professor of Evidence Synthesis, joining us from the University of Washington, Seattle.
CRD holds first showcase to celebrate the department's work.
A major milestone for PROSPERO – over 500,000 records officially been registered