Jana Meixner

Dr. Jana Meixner is an Academic Associate at the University for Continuing Education Krems and collaborates with Cochrane Austria. Her work focuses on Evidence-Based Medicine, Public Health, and Epidemiology. She actively contributes to research projects such as "Medizin Transparent 2024" and "Implementation of cancer screening in Europe," funded by EU and public institutions. Her research emphasizes combating health misinformation, improving healthcare communication, and advancing systematic reviews in areas like influenza management and animal-assisted interventions.

She frequently lectures on topics such as fake science, reliable health information, and evidence-based practices, engaging audiences ranging from medical professionals to the general public. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals and media outlets, addressing critical issues in healthcare transparency, patient education, and pandemic responses. She is affiliated with the Evidence-Based Health Research group at her university and actively participates in interdisciplinary collaborations to bridge gaps between scientific evidence and practical healthcare applications.

• Projects: Leading roles in EU-funded cancer screening initiatives and transparency-focused health communication programs.
• Grants: Secured funding from EU and Austrian public health institutions.
• Labs/Teams: Cochrane Austria, Evidence-Based Health Research group at University for Continuing Education Krems.