Dr. Edlin Glane Mathias

Provides postgraduate teaching and research mentorship in evidence synthesis, quantitative research, healthcare decision-making, and research methodology through interactive, student-centered learning, training programmes, and research supervision. Guides postgraduate and PhD scholars in research planning, systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, thesis development, publications, and conference presentations, with research interests spanning child and adolescent health, pain management, non-communicable diseases, and economic evaluation.

Leads and contributes to academic and research activities at the Centre for Evidence-informed Decision-making, Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, and serves as a Cochrane Staff Member at the MAHE Cochrane Affiliate Centre. Actively involved in Health Technology Assessments, cost-effectiveness evaluations, evidence-informed policy formulation, and evidence-based healthcare decision-making. Provides training and consultancy in systematic reviews, rapid reviews, mixed-method reviews, and other evidence synthesis methodologies.

Contributes to multidisciplinary research collaborations, grant development, research publications, and capacity-building initiatives in evidence synthesis and quantitative research. Continuously updates professional knowledge through national and international conferences, workshops, and professional development programmes. Supports researchers and healthcare professionals in generating and applying high-quality evidence to strengthen clinical practice, health policy, and healthcare decision-making.