Get involved
We welcome participation from researchers, journal editors, policymakers, and all stakeholders interested in improving the reporting of population health modelling studies.
Ways to participate
1. Join the e-Delphi survey
Status: Recruitment opens [TIMEFRAME]
Our international e-Delphi survey will evaluate candidate checklist items for POPCORN-NCD. We are seeking participants who:
- Have authored simulation modelling studies of NCDs
- Edit journals that publish modelling research
- Review modelling manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
- Use model results to inform policy or practice decisions
- Have methodological expertise in simulation modelling
Time commitment: Approximately 1-2 hours per round (two rounds total)
Timeline: Rounds to be conducted in [TIMEFRAME]
Subscribe for updates to receive notification when e-Delphi recruitment opens. We will contact you with eligibility screening and registration information.
2. Subscribe for updates
Stay informed about POPCORN-NCD development:
- Major milestones and phase completions
- Publication of scoping reviews and other materials
- e-Delphi survey recruitment announcements
- Consensus meeting outcomes
- Final guideline publication
To subscribe: Contact us at [email protected] with “Subscribe” in the subject line, or use the contact form below.
3. Provide feedback and suggestions
Have expertise or insights to share? We want to hear from you.
Areas where feedback is valuable:
- Scope of the guideline (what should be included/excluded)
- Candidate checklist items (completeness, clarity, feasibility)
- Draft materials during open comment periods
- Implementation considerations for different contexts
- Translation and adaptation for international use
Contact us to share your feedback.
4. Collaborate on related research
Interested in contributing to POPCORN-NCD development or conducting related research?
Potential collaboration areas:
- Scoping reviews and evidence synthesis
- Pilot testing of draft checklist
- Development of implementation tools
- Journal editor engagement and endorsement
- Dissemination and training initiatives
- Future extensions or adaptations
Contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities.
5. Spread the word
Help us reach diverse stakeholders around the world.
Share POPCORN-NCD with:
- Modelling researchers in your network
- Journal editors who handle modelling manuscripts
- Professional societies and research networks
- Graduate students and early career researchers
- Policymakers and knowledge users
Template message:
POPCORN-NCD is developing an international reporting guideline for simulation modelling studies of noncommunicable diseases. Learn more and get involved: https://popcorn-ncd.org
Contact us
General inquiries
Email: [email protected]
Please include “POPCORN-NCD” in your subject line and specify your inquiry type:
- E-Delphi participation interest
- Subscribe to updates
- Feedback or suggestions
- Collaboration opportunities
- Media or interview requests
- Other questions
Principal investigators
Dr. Doug Manuel Senior Scientist, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Email: [email protected]
Dr. Oliver Mytton (Co-Principal Investigator)
Study coordinator
Sarah Beach Email: [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in POPCORN-NCD!
Together, we can improve the transparency and quality of population health modelling research.