PhD-Level Evidence Synthesis for Researchers Who Demand Rigor
Research Gold is a specialized evidence synthesis consultancy staffed by doctoral-level methodologists, biostatisticians, and information scientists. We deliver publish-ready systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and meta-analyses for researchers, clinicians, and academic institutions worldwide.
Making Rigorous Evidence Synthesis Accessible
A well-conducted systematic review can take a solo researcher 12-18 months. The methodology is demanding — comprehensive database searches across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, and discipline-specific sources; dual-reviewer screening; standardized data extraction; risk of bias assessment; and rigorous statistical synthesis. For many researchers, this methodology is the bottleneck between a strong research question and a published paper.
We founded Research Gold to remove that bottleneck. Our qualified writers execute the methodology, while our management team — researchers who have published systematic reviews and meta-analyses in peer-reviewed journals — oversees every project to ensure it meets the standards that editorial boards and peer reviewers expect. The result: manuscripts formatted for your specific target journal, with unlimited revisions on Gold tier.
Every project receives the same standard of care: PRISMA 2020 or JBI-compliant methodology, transparent real-time pricing, milestone-by-milestone progress tracking, and a named project manager from start to finish. Whether you are a doctoral candidate conducting your first review or a department chair overseeing a multi-center collaboration, our goal is the same — a publish-ready deliverable that withstands the most rigorous peer review.
Meet the Management Team Behind Your Review
Every member of our management team holds a doctoral degree and has published in peer-reviewed journals. They oversee quality assurance at every stage of your project.
Dr. Elena Vasquez
Founder & Chief Methodologist
PhD in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins. 12+ years in evidence synthesis with 45 peer-reviewed publications including Cochrane reviews. Former WHO consultant on clinical practice guideline methodology.
Prof. David Okonkwo
Director of Biostatistics
PhD in Biostatistics from Harvard T.H. Chan School. Expert in meta-analytic methods, network meta-analysis, and individual participant data synthesis. Published 60+ statistical methodology papers.
Dr. Amira Khalil
Senior Systematic Review Methodologist
PhD in Health Sciences from King's College London. Specialist in mixed-methods reviews and qualitative evidence synthesis. Cochrane author and JBI-certified reviewer with 30+ published reviews.
Dr. Marcus Lindberg
Information Scientist & Search Strategist
PhD in Information Science from University of Sheffield. Expert librarian specializing in systematic review search strategy design across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, and grey literature sources.
Dr. Priya Ramanathan
Lead Meta-Analyst
PhD in Clinical Psychology from Stanford. Specializes in meta-analyses for behavioral and social sciences. Proficient in R (metafor, dmetar), Stata, and RevMan. 25+ published meta-analyses.
Dr. James Whitfield
Senior Reviewer & Risk of Bias Lead
MD/PhD from University of Toronto. Clinical researcher and Cochrane methodologist specializing in risk of bias assessment (RoB 2, ROBINS-I, NOS) and GRADE certainty of evidence evaluation.
Dr. Mei-Lin Chen
Scoping Review & Evidence Mapping Specialist
PhD in Public Health from University of Melbourne. JBI-certified scoping review methodologist with expertise in evidence gap mapping, policy-oriented synthesis, and PRISMA-ScR reporting.
Dr. Kwame Asante
Project Director & Client Relations
PhD in Health Services Research from University of Oxford. Manages multi-site review projects for institutional clients. Former research coordinator at the Cochrane Collaboration with 10+ years in evidence synthesis project management.
What Guides Our Work
Methodological Rigor
Every project adheres to PRISMA 2020, Cochrane Handbook, and JBI standards. We do not cut corners on methodology because we know reviewers will not either.
Publication-First Approach
Our deliverables are not drafts — they are publish-ready manuscripts customized for your target journal, formatted to the specific requirements of each publication.
Transparency at Every Stage
Real-time pricing with no hidden fees. Milestone-by-milestone progress tracking. Direct access to your project manager. You always know where your project stands.
Researcher-First Service
We exist to support researchers — from doctoral candidates navigating their first review to department chairs managing multi-site collaborations. Your success is our success.
Full-Spectrum Evidence Synthesis
Every methodology and deliverable your project requires — from protocol to publish-ready manuscript.
- Systematic Reviews (PRISMA 2020)
- Scoping Reviews (JBI / PRISMA-ScR)
- Meta-Analysis (R, Stata, RevMan)
- Search Strategy Development
- Dual-Reviewer Screening (Covidence, Rayyan)
- Risk of Bias Assessment (RoB 2, ROBINS-I, NOS)
- GRADE Certainty of Evidence Tables
- Forest Plots, Funnel Plots, & Statistical Figures
- Meta-Regression & Sensitivity Analyses
- Publish-Ready Manuscript Drafting
- Journal-Specific Formatting & Submission Support
- Protocol Development & PROSPERO Registration
Comprehensive Literature Coverage
We search major bibliographic databases and grey literature sources to ensure nothing relevant is missed.
- PubMed / MEDLINE
- Embase
- Cochrane CENTRAL
- Scopus
- Web of Science
- CINAHL
- PsycINFO
- ProQuest Dissertations
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- WHO ICTRP
Additional discipline-specific databases (e.g., ERIC, AMED, SPORTDiscus, EconLit) are available based on your research area.
Ready to Work With Us?
Configure your project, see transparent pricing in real time, and receive a publish-ready manuscript customized for your target journal.