MESAS
SERVICES
We provide world class consultancy to answer your health-related questions.
MESAS can also serve as a SME partner in EU funding applications.
Meta Analyses
Unlocking the Power of Evidence
Our expert team specializes in conducting rigorous meta-analyses to synthesize and evaluate the available evidence on a specific research question. By systematically combining the results of multiple studies, we can draw robust conclusions and inform evidence-based decision-making in the medical field.
Why Choose Our Meta-Analysis Services?
- Expert Leadership: Benefit from the guidance of world-leading scientists and clinicians.
- Rigorous Methodology: We adhere to the highest standards of meta-analysis, ensuring the reliability and validity of our findings.
- Clinical knowledge. We combine the methodological experience and expertise with clinical knowledge, informing protocol that are clinically relevant and sound.
- Comprehensive Analysis: We delve deep into the data, exploring potential sources of heterogeneity and publication bias.
- Customized Solutions: Our tailored approach addresses your specific research needs and objectives.
- Clear and Concise Reporting: We deliver easy-to-understand reports that communicate complex findings effectively.
Systematic Reviews
A Foundation for Evidence-Based Medicine
Our expert team specializes in conducting comprehensive systematic reviews to synthesize the best available evidence on a specific research question. By systematically identifying, appraising, and synthesizing relevant studies, we provide a reliable foundation for evidence-based decision-making in the medical field.
Why Choose Our Systematic Review Services?
- Expert Leadership: Benefit from the guidance of world-leading scientists and clinicians.
- Rigorous Methodology: We adhere to the highest standards of systematic review methodology, ensuring the reliability and validity of our findings.
- Comprehensive Search Strategy: Our comprehensive search strategies identify all relevant studies, minimizing the risk of missing important evidence.
- Critical Appraisal: We critically appraise the quality of included studies, ensuring that only high-quality evidence is synthesized. We grade the evidence.
- Clinical expertise. We combine clinical with decision-making and clinical expertise with methodological insight.
- Data Extraction and Synthesis: We extract relevant data and synthesize the findings using appropriate statistical methods.
- Clear and Concise Reporting: We deliver easy-to-understand reports that communicate complex findings effectively.
Network Meta-analyses
Comparing multiple treatments
Our team specializes in conducting network meta-analyses, a powerful statistical technique that allows for simultaneous comparison of multiple treatments within a therapeutic area. By incorporating direct and indirect evidence, we can identify the most effective treatment options. We grade the evidence certainty and quality.
Why Choose Our Network Meta-Analysis Services?
- Expert Leadership: Benefit from the guidance of world-leading scientists and clinicians.
- Rigorous Methodology: We adhere to the highest standards of network meta-analysis, ensuring the reliability and validity of our findings. We design analyses a priori.
- Clinical expertise. We combine methodological expertise with clinical insight in each field of applications via our network of clinical experts.
- Comprehensive Analysis: We delve deep into the data, exploring multiple treatment comparisons and ranking treatments based on their efficacy and safety.
- Customized Solutions: Our tailored approach addresses your specific research needs and objectives.
- Clear and Concise Reporting: We deliver easy-to-understand reports that communicate complex findings effectively.
Umbrella Reviews
A Comprehensive Overview of the Evidence
Our expert team specializes in conducting comprehensive umbrella reviews to synthesize and evaluate the findings of multiple meta-analyses on a specific research question. By systematically reviewing and analyzing the evidence from multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses, we can provide a high-level overview of the current state of knowledge.
Why Choose Our Umbrella Review Services?
- Expert Leadership: Benefit from the guidance of world-leading scientists and clinicians.
- Rigorous Methodology: We adhere to the highest standards of umbrella review methodology, ensuring the reliability and validity of our findings. We grade the credibility of evidence.
- Comprehensive Analysis: We delve deep into the data, exploring potential sources of heterogeneity and publication bias across multiple meta-analyses.
- Customized Solutions: Our tailored approach addresses your specific research needs and objectives.
- Clear and Concise Reporting: We deliver easy-to-understand reports that communicate complex findings effectively.
Scoping Reviews
Navigating the Research Landscape
Our expert team conducts comprehensive scoping reviews to map the existing literature on a specific research topic. By systematically identifying, selecting, and summarizing relevant studies, we provide a clear overview of the current state of knowledge.
Why Choose Our Scoping Review Services?
- Expert Leadership: Benefit from the guidance of world-leading scientists and clinicians.
- Rigorous Methodology: We adhere to established frameworks for scoping reviews, ensuring reliability and validity.
- Comprehensive Search Strategy: We employ a meticulous search strategy to identify relevant studies from diverse sources.
- Transparent Reporting: We present our findings in a clear and concise manner, facilitating understanding and interpretation.
Guidelines
Tailored Guidelines for Optimal Health Outcomes
Our team of world-class experts provides comprehensive guideline development services to support evidence-based decision-making in healthcare. We collaborate with leading organizations, interest holders and persons with lived or living experience to create clear, actionable, context-specific, evidence-based and up-to-date guidelines that improve patient care and public health.
Why Choose Our Guideline Development Services?
- Expert Leadership: Benefit from the expertise of world-renowned scientists and clinicians.
- Rigorous Methodology: We adhere to the highest standards of guideline development. We have outstanding track of evidence synthesis and involvement in clinical guidelines, both in-house, in our advisory board, and the broader clinical network.
- Tailored Solutions: We customize our services to meet your specific needs and objectives.
- Clear and Concise Guidelines: We produce easy-to-understand guidelines that are practical and effective.
- Global Impact: Our guidelines have the potential to improve health outcomes worldwide.
Bibliometric Analyses
Discover the hidden insights within scientific literature.
Our expert team specializes in conducting comprehensive bibliometric analyses to map the intellectual landscape of a specific research area. By systematically analyzing scientific publications, we can identify key trends, influential researchers, collaboration networks, clusters of evidence, and emerging research frontiers.
Why Choose Our Bibliometric Analysis Services?
- Expert Leadership: Benefit from the guidance of world-leading scientists and information scientists.
- Advanced Techniques: We employ cutting-edge bibliometric techniques to extract valuable insights.
- Customized Analysis: Our tailored approach addresses your specific research questions and objectives.
- Clear and Concise Reporting: We deliver easy-to-understand reports that communicate complex findings effectively.
Data Analysis
Unlocking Insights from Your Data
Our expert team specializes in data analysis, leveraging advanced statistical techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets. Whether you have clinical trial data, epidemiological studies, or large-scale observational data, we can help you uncover hidden patterns and trends.
Why Choose Our Data Analysis Services?
- Expert Analysis: Benefit from the expertise of world-leading data scientists and statisticians.
- Advanced Techniques: We employ state-of-the-art statistical methods to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- Customized Solutions: Our tailored approach addresses your specific research questions and data needs.
- Clinical insight and experience: Our quantitative approach are empowered by clinical insight. We can work together on your hypotheses, as well as to generate additional hypotheses to test.
- Clear and Concise Reporting: We deliver easy-to-understand reports that communicate complex findings effectively
Study Design
Lay the foundation for impactful research.
Our experienced team specializes in crafting innovative and efficient study designs to address complex research questions. From conception to execution, we provide comprehensive support to ensure the highest quality of your scientific endeavors.
Why Choose Our Study Design Services?
- Tailored Solutions: Our designs are customized to meet your specific research objectives and resource constraints.
- Rigorous Methodology: We adhere to established scientific principles and best practices, for interventional and observational study design.
- Statistical Expertise: Our statisticians collaborate closely with researchers to optimize sample size calculations and data analysis plans.
- Ethical Considerations: We prioritize ethical principles and regulatory compliance in all aspects of study design.
- Collaborative Approach: We work closely with you to understand your needs and provide guidance throughout the process.
Observational Study Design
Gain valuable insights into real-world health outcomes.
Our team of experienced researchers specializes in designing and conducting rigorous observational studies to investigate the relationship between exposures and health outcomes. Through careful study design and robust analysis, we can uncover important patterns and trends that may inform clinical practice and public health policy.
Why Choose Our Observational Study Design Services?
- Expert Leadership: Our team is led by world-renowned experts in observational research internationally.
- Rigorous Methodology: We adhere to the highest standards of observational study design and analysis.
- Customized Solutions: We tailor our services to meet your specific research needs and objectives.
- Data-Driven Insights: We provide actionable insights that can inform evidence-based decision-making.
Scientific Writing
Transform your research into compelling narratives.
Our team of expert scientific writers is dedicated to crafting high-quality manuscripts that effectively communicate your research findings to a diverse audience. From review of grant proposals to journal articles, we provide tailored writing and editing services to meet your specific needs.
Why Choose Our Scientific Writing Services?
- Expert Writers: Our team comprises experienced scientific writers with a deep understanding of academic writing standards and outstanding record of scientific publication productivity.
- Tailored Approach: We work closely with you to understand your specific needs and goals.
- Timely Delivery: We deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: We meticulously proofread and edit your documents to ensure accuracy and clarity.
One Stop Shop
Your Comprehensive Partner in Medical Research
Looking for a streamlined solution to your scientific challenges? Our one-stop shop offers a comprehensive range of services to support your research endeavors. From study design to data analysis, to report writing, we have the expertise and resources to deliver state-of-the-art scientific reports.
Why Choose Our One-Stop Shop?
- Expert Consultation: You have an idea, we design the project around it. Access world-leading experts in various medical fields.
- Tailored Solutions: Our services are customized to meet your specific needs.
- Conducting the evidence synthesis project: You have a project idea, we deliver it. From the protocol to the report.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilize cutting-edge data analysis techniques to uncover valuable insights.
- High-Quality Deliverables: Receive accurate and reliable reports.
Standard of care, Case reviews, Causation reviews, Expert Witness
Are you seeking to assess gold-standard in healthcare, also in the context of legal or court-related matters?
Our team specializes in conducting rigorous Standard of Care and Systematic Causation Reviews to identify and evaluate the standard of care, and whether causation can be inferred between the exposure and a clinical outcome. By systematically reviewing and synthesizing relevant research, we can define the optimal care pathways and identify causal relationships between exposures and outcomes.
Are you seeking expert witness and case reviews?
Our team specializes in identifying expert witness on clinical matters, and in reviewing cases in the context of legal and court-related matters.
Why Choose Our Services?
- Expert Leadership: Benefit from the guidance of world-leading scientists and clinicians.
- Rigorous Methodology: We adhere to the highest standards of evidence synthesis, ensuring the reliability and validity of our findings.
- Comprehensive Analysis: We delve deep into the data, exploring potential sources of heterogeneity and bias.
- Customized Solutions: Our tailored approach addresses your specific needs and objectives.
- Clear and Concise Reporting: We deliver easy-to-understand reports that communicate complex findings effectively.
- Clinical Expertise: We cover a comprehensive set of clinical areas with the clinical experts we have in-house, in our advisory board, or in our broader network of professionals.
Digital shared decision making tools
Our company specializes in creating cutting-edge digital tools designed to enhance shared decision-making between clinicians, patients, and stakeholders. These tools integrate the latest scientific evidence and user-friendly design to simplify complex healthcare decisions. By incorporating personalized data and evidence synthesis, our tools empower clinicians and patients to collaborate effectively, ensuring that treatment choices align with both clinical guidelines and individual preferences.
Why choose our personalized digital tool building services?
Our team works with guideline makers, healthcare providers, and patient advocates to develop tools tailored to diverse healthcare needs. From risk calculators and interactive treatment guides to patient education platforms, we ensure that every tool is evidence-based, scientifically rigorous, and easy to use. Our approach prioritizes inclusivity and adaptability, enabling tools to meet the unique requirements of varying clinical environments and populations.
Whether you’re a clinician seeking to enhance patient engagement or a policymaker aiming to integrate evidence into healthcare systems, we offer innovative solutions designed to improve outcomes and streamline decision-making processes.
FOUNDERS
With a wealth of experience across various medical specialties and research methodologies, our founders are dedicated to delivering the highest quality insights and recommendations.
Take a look at their publications
Prof. Marco Solmi
Marco Solmi, MD, psychiatrist, PhD, is Associate Professor and Director of Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa, Canada, Medical Director of On Track First Episode Psychosis program and of the Eating Disorders program, The Ottawa Hospital, Scientist, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Charité University Medicine Berlin, visiting academic at University of Southampton, School of psychology and King’s College, IoPPN, Psychosis Department, UK, and affiliate at the METRIC center, Stanford University, USA. He is Chair of ECNP Physical And meNtal Health (PAN-Health) Thematic Working Group (TWG), and member of other European and Canadian psychiatric associations.
He is interested in meta-research and epidemiology, to study prevention/early interventions, psychopharmacology, and physical health in those with mental disorders.
He authored over 550 publications in leading medical journals, and is among Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers in Psychiatry and Psychology since 2021.
Prof. Nicola Veronese
Prof. Nicola Veronese, MD, is a certified trained geriatrician, currently working as Associate Professor in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Palermo, Italy. He is also Professor at the King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. His research is mainly epidemiological and focused on the most common diseases affecting older people. In particular, his interest areas are osteoarticular, metabolic (including obesity and diabetes) and cardiovascular diseases, as well as nutrition, frailty and sarcopenia.
He is the Editor in Chief of Aging Clinical and Experimental Research and Associate Editor of Age and Ageing (systematic reviews) and involved as member of several scientific journals.
He is the author of more than 700 articles published in national and international scientific journals, and of numerous abstracts accepted by national and international congresses. He is among Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers in Psychiatry and Psychology in 2023 and named as Rising Star in Medicine (20th in the World).
Prof. Brendon Stubbs
Dr Brendon Stubbs research focuses on lifestyle interventions, notably physical activity and health. Since 2019, Dr Stubbs has been ranked as one of the world’s most influential mental health researchers according to Clarivate™. Brendon has published over 800 academic papers, including European and World Psychiatric Association guidelines. His research has been cited over 65,000 times and informed many national and international policies (e.g. WHO guidelines). Brendon holds multiple academic positions at leading Universities, including King’s College London. Dr Stubbs has also held senior (board level) positions at MedTech companies including Chief Scientific and Clinical Safety Officer.
Brendon’s research is frequently featured in multiple International media outlets such as the New York Times, TIME magazine, Forbes, CNN, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, BBC news, ITV news and Sky News (among others). Dr Stubbs was the lead scientist for the documentary Mind Games which featured in over 30 countries.
Dr Stubbs has given over 250 invited International talks to numerous audiences, including business leaders at the World Economic Forum, major sporting events (French Open), large sports brands (e.g. ASICS) and multinational companies (e.g. Amazon). Dr Stubbs also works as a consultant for many business International businesses that seek to embed evidence-based solutions to demonstrate the impact of their offering.
SCIENTIFIC AND ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Gianluca Lollo
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Prof. Lee Smith
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