Meet the team

Meet the team


At Cochrane Response, we connect you with the best of Cochrane's expertise in evidence synthesis. Our dedicated team of health evidence synthesis methodology and data analysis experts provide unmatched access to expertise that is founded on world-class research, rigor, and integrity. Our global team can tap into the wider Cochrane network of experts when needed for your project, ensuring that you have access to the most up-to-date and comprehensive evidence available. Whether you need assistance with evidence synthesis, data analysis, or methodological expertise, Cochrane Response is your go-to resource for evidence-based insights that can inform your projects with confidence.

Nicholas HenschkeNicholas Henschke - Head of Cochrane Response

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9624-2519

Nicholas has a degree in Physiotherapy and PhD from the University of Sydney, and has held academic research positions in the Netherlands, Australia, and Germany. His research and teaching background is in evidence-based medicine, statistics, and the epidemiology of musculoskeletal conditions.

 

Gemma VillanuevaGemma Villanueva - Senior Systematic Reviewer

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1306-1721

Gemma holds a degree in Psychology and a MSc in Health Psychology from University College London. She is a skilled systematic reviewer with experience in guideline development and health technology assessment.

 

Hanna BergmanHanna Bergman - Systematic Reviewer

https://orcid.org/

Hanna has an MSc in Biomedicine from Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. She worked as a senior researcher and project manager at Enhance Reviews Ltd, an evidence synthesis company.

 

Brian BuckleyBrian Buckley - Systematic Reviewer

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6007-9238

Brian Buckley has a PhD from the National University of Ireland, Galway. He is a Visiting Professor at the National University of the Philippines and at Wuhan University, Hubei, China, and also works as a consultant with the WHO (Western Pacific Region). He is also an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

 

Elise CogoElise Cogo - Systematic Reviewer

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2480-3652

Elise is an epidemiologist, naturopathic doctor and information scientist with over 13 years of research experience. She was a member of the international CIOMS X working group on meta-analysis of drug safety data, the CONSORT Extension for N-of-1 Trials (CENT) consensus meeting, and the CONSORT Harms update Delphi panel.

 

Jennifer PetkovicJennifer Petkovic - Systematic Reviewer

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5824-584X

Jennifer has a MSc in Population and Public Health and a PhD which included a systematic review examining the effectiveness of evidence summaries on health policymakers and health system managers use of evidence from systematic reviews. She is the Coordinator of the Equity Methods Group since 2011.

 

Gemma VillanuevaKatrin Probyn - Systematic Reviewer

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1425-2244

Katrin has a degree in Physiotherapy and a Master of Public Health from the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany. She has worked clinically in different settings as a physiotherapist and at different research institutions on  chronic pain and rehabilitation related topics.

 

Yanina SguasseroYanina Sguassero - Systematic Reviewer

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0698-3899

Yanina is a paediatrician who has a PhD in Biomedical Science from the National University of Rosario, Argentina. She worked as a researcher at Centro Rosarino de Estudios Perinatales, an Argentinian Cochrane centre for almost 20 years. She has been an editor assistant for the Cochrane Developmental, Psychosocial and Learning Problems Group since 2009.

 

Meghan Sebastianski – Systematic Reviewer    Meghan Sebastianski - Systematic Reviewer

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5206-8731
Meghan is an epidemiologist who holds a Master of Public Health in Global Health and a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology. She has taught numerous workshops on knowledge synthesis, Cochrane Standard Author Training modules, and is a member of the Cochrane Training Network.