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Seminar series: Facts and pitfalls of observational studies - How to plan and conduct HRO projects

Human research is more than clinical trials. HRO projects are observational studies that are based on the collection or further use of biological material and/or health-related data. These projects account for almost 80% of projects submitted to the ethics committees. As the range of possible projects is large, it is often challenging to keep track of qualitative, regulatory, and legal requirements. These are set out in the Human Research Ordinance (HRO), one of the accompanying legal texts to the Human Research Act (HRA) and are not always easy to interpret.

Register for one or more of the dates below to receive brief and concise information on each topic – «HRO in a nutshell», so to speak.

The HRO lunch sessions will continue in 2025. Stay tuned for updates!

Lunch seminar series

What it is:

This lunch seminar series offers brief overviews and room for questions on important topics related to observational studies (HRO projects). As researchers, you can shape the focus of the individual events by submitting your specific questions in advance. This ensures that the sessions are tailored to your needs.

Who should attend:

The main focus groups are researchers and study teams with planned, ongoing or completed HRO projects (observational studies), who have questions about BASEC, general consent, data sharing or sample management – but anyone interested can attend.

Who is behind this seminar series:

The seminar series is developed by the SCTO Education Platform.

Past sessions