HRO lunch seminar series

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

Do you have questions about your HRO project? 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.

Dates and topics

BASEC – A practical walk-through for HRO projects

When it comes to Swiss human research, there is no way around BASEC. In this session, we will show you how to submit an observational study and a further use project to the ethics committees in Switzerland. We will provide you with practical guidance on how to navigate the BASEC portal.

11.09.2024, 12.00-13.00, online via zoom   Registration link

Mastering Consent: Key insights into general and informed consent for HRO projects

Many institutions implemented a general consent for human research, but there are still many open questions. We will provide an overview and clarify when general consent can be used for your research project. If a general consent is not in place or not suitable for your project, we will also discuss alternative methods for obtaining participant consent.

02.10.2024, 12.00-13.00, online via zoom   Registration link

Data sharing and open research data – details for HRO projects

Data storage, data sharing, and contracts around data and samples – many researchers are not sure about what to handle how. In this session, we will talk about common practices, possibilities and must-knows, focussing on data storage and data sharing.

13.11.2024, 12.00-13.00, online via zoom   Registration link

Sample management and biobanking – essentials for HRO projects

This session gives insights about the most important aspects of biobanking for HRO projects. We will look at common practices in different hospitals and talk about practical and organisational tips when setting up and maintaining biobanks.

04.12.2024, 12.00-13.00, online via zoom   Registration link