Genetic association studies can be defined as investigations that assess the relationships between genetic variants and either aspects of a disease or the disease itself. Genetic association studies play an important role in identifying genetic determinants of complex human diseases. An approach by systematic review and meta-analysis might be beneficial in determining the connection of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and diseases, complications, or treatment results.

This one-and-a-half-day workshop will comprise of a half day workshop which is fully online where the speakers will provide the introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analysis, study search, risk of bias assessment and meta-analysis. The second day workshop will be face to face using Review Manager Web and Covidence software, demonstration, and hands-on practice. This workshop will be valuable for the undergraduate and post-graduate medical students, early career researchers, graduate medical doctors, allied health science professionals, post-graduate students to expand a new research area.

Objectives

• To appraise the role of systematic reviews and meta-analysis on genetic association studies.
• To apply the essential steps in conducting a systematic review on genetic association studies.

Speakers / Facilitators

A/Prof Dr Teguh Haryo Sasongko
Deputy Director Commercialisation and Support,
Institute for Research, Development, and Innovations,
International Medical University Associate Professor, Department of Human Biology,
School of Medicine, International Medical University

Dr Htet Htet
Senior Lecturer, Deputy Head of Department,
Department of Pathology and Pharmacology,
School of Medicine, International Medical University

Dr Saint Nway Aye
Lecturer, Department of Pathology and Pharmacology,
School of Medicine, International Medical University