TARGET AUDIENCE:
This workshop is designed for researchers in epidemiology, statistics, and related fields who possess strong quantitative skills. Final-year doctoral students are also welcome!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
As part of the workshop participants will:

* Learn how to provide concise and constructive feedback useful to both editors and authors Gain first-hand insights into the editorial and review processes at The BMJ.

* Understand the expectations for peer reviewers at leading biomedical journals and practice giving useful feedback.

* Explore ethical guidelines for peer review (COPE), recognize common biases in the review process, and discuss open science topics relevant for reviewing.

* Take part in hands-on exercises and receive practical advice, including tips to improve your own scientific reporting.

WORKSHOP LEADERS:
Dr. Jess Rohmann is a researcher at the Institute of Public Health at the Charité – Berlin and the BIH QUEST Center for Responsible Research. Her work focuses on causal inference, neurological applications, and research assessment reform.

Dr. Toivo Glatz is a researcher at the Institute of Public Health at the Charité – Berlin. He is interested in public health applications, open science and rigorous methods and serves on the Methodology and Statistics editorial board at Neurology.

Dr. Tim Feeney is a medical doctor by training with experience in general surgery and a research editor at The BMJ. He is a member of the Causal Inference Research Lab at UNC- Chapel Hill and is currently pursuing a PhD in Epidemiology.