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Prof Alison O'Mara-Eves is a Professor of Evidence Synthesis and Social Research at the Social Research Institute, University College London. She is the Deputy Director of the EPPI Centre and Co-Director of the London Alliance for Co-Production and Evidence Synthesis (LACES), a UK-wide Evidence Synthesis Group funded by the NIHR.
- Current roles: Deputy Director, EPPI Centre; Co-Director, LACES
- Academic appointments: Professor (2010-present), Associate Professor (2010-2025), Researcher (2010-2014)
Her research focuses on:
- Developing and testing evidence synthesis methods, particularly quantitative/statistical meta-analysis
- Evaluating digital technologies for evidence synthesis production
- Co-production in evidence synthesis projects
- Secondary data analysis with complex/multilevel modeling
Her work spans public health, education, and social psychology, aiming to improve evidence usability for policymakers. Recent methodological innovations include systems perspectives in synthesis, recalibration approaches to contextual analysis, and AI integration in systematic reviews.
Professional activities include:
- Leading Approaches to Systematic Review Synthesis course (2024)
- Supervising MSc and PhD students
- Peer reviewing for: BMJ Open, Educational Psychology Journal, Preventive Medicine, and others
Her teaching covers systematic review methods and quantitative research, with a focus on practical applications.
