On March 24, the EXCELScIOR ERA Chair holder, Professor John Ioannidis, delivered a captivating seminar on “Meta-Research in Sports Science” at the Faculty of Sports Science, University of Coimbra (FCDEFUC).
Titled “Evidence-Based Medicine: Current Status and Challenges,” the seminar provided a critical analysis of the strengths and limitations of evidence-based medicine (EBM). Prof. Ioannidis explored how key tools such as randomized trials, systematic reviews, and clinical guidelines can be effective but are often misused, leading to dystopian features in medical research.
The thought-provoking discussion sparked valuable conversations among attendees, reinforcing the importance of meta-research in advancing scientific integrity and improving research practices.
