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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.

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We believe that important decisions about health, public health and social care should be driven by research evidence.

The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination is passionate about carrying out robust relevant and actionable evidence syntheses to inform decision-making to improve population health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequality.

Lesley Stewart, Director / Head of Department

Our specialism in evidence synthesis means we work across a wide range of health areas to provide best evidence to inform policy and practice decisions. Our knowledge mobilisation research and practice that aims to maximise the usefulness, uptake and use of research findings in practice.
We offer training and guidance in evidence synthesis methods and assoicated activities. Our publications, databases and other resources benefit health practitioners, decision-makers and researchers.
Athena Swan Silver Award