Getting involved in Cochrane’s work means becoming part of a global community.
The Cochrane International Mobility programme connects successful applicants with a placement in a host Cochrane Group, learning more about the production, use, and knowledge translation of Cochrane reviews. The programme offers opportunities for learning and training not only for participants but also for host staff.
In this series, we profile those that have participated in the Cochrane International Mobility Program and learn more about their experiences.
Name: Anna Badura
Location: Regensburg, Germany
Cochrane International Mobility location: Cochrane Sweden
Can you tell us about your background and research interests?
I am a physiotherapist and researcher at the Department of Neonatology in Regensburg, Germany. My research focuses on early motor interventions and neurodevelopment in preterm and high-risk infants. I am particularly interested in combining clinical intervention research with systematic evidence synthesis to inform neonatal care and physiotherapy practice.
How did your collaboration with Cochrane Sweden begin, and what have you worked on together?
My collaboration with colleagues from Cochrane Sweden began with a systematic review of preclinical studies on mesenchymal stem cell therapy for perinatal arterial ischemic stroke, published in Pediatric Research in 2022. This was followed by a Cochrane review on stem cell-based interventions for neonatal stroke, published in 2023. More recently, we have been working on two Cochrane reviews addressing early motor interventions in preterm infants, with protocols published in 2025.
What has your experience of collaborating with Cochrane Sweden been like?
Our collaboration has taken place remotely, through online meetings and shared work on the reviews. I particularly value the opportunity to work with an international, multidisciplinary team and to exchange different clinical and methodological perspectives. The collaboration has strengthened my experience in systematic evidence synthesis and highlighted the importance of connecting clinical research questions with evidence-based practice.
