EPIDENCE

Turn clinical questions into reliable, clear and actionable evidence.

Better questions. Stronger evidence. Better decisions.

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ABOUT

Let’s start with the right questions.

WHAT IS EPIDENCE?

EPIDENCE is a clinical epidemiology and research consultancy focused on helping healthcare professionals, residents, specialists, researchers, students and healthcare organizations or hospitals design, conduct, and communicate high-quality research, by combining clinical expertise, epidemiological thinking, and research methodology to provide rigorous and practical solutions from the initial research question to final manuscript or publication.

WHY EPIDENCE?

Epidemiology-driven.

We use epidemiological thinking to ask better questions and build stronger studies.

Evidence-based.

Our work is grounded in rigorous methodology and the best available evidence.

Clinically grounded.

We understand research from a clinical perspective.

Personalized.

We work closely with each client and tailor our approach to their research needs.

SERVICES

We offer expert guidance at every stage of your research, beginning from the clinical question and raw data up to publication support.

  1. Research question development.

  2. Appropriate study design and methodology according to the outlined research question.

    • Observational studies
      • Cohort studies
      • Case-control studies
      • Cross sectional studies
    • Clinical prediction and prognostic models
    • Scale and measurement instrument validation
    • Diagnostic accuracy studies
    • Scoping reviews
    • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
    • Clinical practice guidelines
  3. Sample size and statistical planning.

  4. Database management and coding.

  5. Statistical and epidemiological analysis.

    • Software: R, SPSS, Stata, Microsoft Excel.
  6. Interpretation of results.

  7. Manuscript development.

  8. Reference citation.

  9. Abstracts and conference submissions.

  10. Publication and editorial support.

    • Journal selection and formatting.
    • Response to reviewer comments.

If you only need mentorship, one of our EPIDENCE team members will guide you with your research or thesis development and review to ensure it is supported by rigorous, statistically sound methods and can withstand academic examination.

FOR WHOM?

Physicians and healthcare providers

Physicians and healthcare providers who want to turn clinical questions into research, have raw data and need to ensure that analysis is accurate, and need to conduct a statistical analysis for a research project in their field of expertise.

Residents and specialists

Residents and specialists who need methodological or epidemiological guidance of their thesis to publish in high-impact journals.

Undergraduate students

Undergraduate students who need help with their projects but don’t know if their question is valid or where to begin.

Hospitals and healthcare organizations

Hospitals and healthcare organizations seeking support for research projects and evidence generation, including internal studies and institutional publications supported by reliable evidence.

OUR PROCESS

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Contact us:

Reach out via WhatsApp, email or our contact form to tell us about your research project, research question, or manuscript status. We can also schedule a complimentary virtual meeting to discuss your needs and determine how we can best support you.

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Assessment:

We review your research question, methodology, data, and analysis proposal to identify your needs and develop a tailored plan.

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Analysis and development:

We conduct the required analyses and provide methodological and epidemiological support according to the specific needs of your project or manuscript.

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Delivery and publication support:

You receive the final deliverables tailored to your project, which may include the manuscript (introduction, methods, results, and/or discussion), as well as publication-ready formatting and support in responding to peer-review comments.

OUR TEAM

Meet our multidisciplinary team behind better evidence.

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Vanessa Sabella Jiménez

Founder · MD Physician · Clinical Epidemiologist

Doctor of Medicine and Magna Cum Laude Clinical Epidemiologist from Colombia, Founder and CEO of EPIDENCE Clinical Research & Consulting. Extensive experience in clinical research and evidence synthesis, collaborating with academic institutions and public health authorities to implement evidence-based therapeutic strategies for target, at-risk and rare-disease populations, expand access to essential medications and to inform national guidelines on preventative medications. Research areas include systematic reviews and meta-analyses (including network meta-analyses), diagnostic accuracy studies, clinical practice guidelines, and evidence-based healthcare strategies for disease prevention, high-impact interventions, and integration of clinical and epidemiological evidence to support the introduction of new vaccines and therapies. Recognized for academic excellence, methodological expertise, and a strong commitment to produce rigorous evidence to guide clinical practice and public health decision-making.

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Valentina Sabella Jiménez

MD Physician · Clinical Epidemiologist

Doctor of Medicine and Clinical Epidemiologist from Colombia, graduated with distinction and Cum Laude honors from Universidad del Norte. Research experience includes diagnostic accuracy studies, with focus on infectious diseases, as well as a drafted book chapter in the second edition of Immunology of the Skin. Academic profile reflects a strong commitment to scientific excellence, methodological rigor, evidence-based medicine, and clinically relevant research. At EPIDENCE Clinical Research & Consulting, clinical and epidemiological expertise is integrated into the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of clinical research, supporting rigorous evidence generation and public health decision-making.

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Carlos Otero Herrera

MD Physician · Research assistant

Doctor of Medicine from Colombia, with extensive experience in clinical practice, academic medicine, and clinical research. Currently practicing in emergency and clinical care, with additional experience in undergraduate medical education, particularly in clinical semiology. Professional and academic training includes clinical rotations at leading institutions in Colombia and the United States. Research experience spans diagnostic accuracy, rare diseases, genetics, cardiology, and neurology, with contributions to peer-reviewed publications in international and national scientific journals. At EPIDENCE Clinical Research & Consulting, this clinical expertise is integrated with rigorous research methodology to support the design, interpretation, and translation of clinical evidence into meaningful insights for healthcare and research decision-making.

CONTACT US

Have a research question? Let’s talk.

Whether you are starting a new project, working through a methodological challenge, or preparing research for publication, we can help.

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