Facts and pitfalls of observational studies: How to plan and conduct HRO projects
Course dates
The first two series of the HRO lunch were received very well, and the list of important topics is still long – we are thus currently preparing a third HRO lunch series. The four sessions will take place throughout 2025. More information will be available soon.
Course description
Human research includes more than clinical trials: It also covers observational studies and further use projects. Those are regulated under the Human Research Ordinance (HRO), an implementing ordinance of the Swiss Human Research Act (HRA). They are therefore referred to as HRO projects. HRO projects are based on the collection or further use of biological material and/or health-related personal data and account for almost 80% of authorisation applications submitted to Swiss ethics committees. As the range of possible projects is large, it is often challenging to keep track of qualitative, regulatory and legal requirements.
As the range of possible projects is large, it is often challenging to keep track of qualitative, regulatory and legal requirements. This lunch seminar series offers compact overviews with room for questions on important topics related to HRO projects. As researcher, you can tailor the individual sessions to your needs by submitting your specific questions in advance.
Don’t feel like an HRO expert yet? Register for one or more of the upcoming sessions to receive brief and concise information on each topic - "HRO in a nutshell", so to speak.
Course structure
Online seminar series with four 1-hour sessions over lunchtime, covering one main topic each. Sessions can be booked individually.
Target audience/prerequisites for attending
Main focus groups are researchers, project leaders and study personell with planned, ongoing, or completed HRO projects. This includes project leaders and students with Master or Doctoral theses whose projects are observational studies. In general, the sessions are open to everybody who is interested in learning about HRO projects.
Learning objectives:
Depending on session topics and coming soon.
Assessment format
n/a
Study direction
Verena Golz, PhD
Training and Education, Department of Clinical Research
The seminar series is developed by the SCTO Education Platform.
Speakers
Experts from the respective areas. For details, please see the individual dates and sessions.
Recommended reading
Preparation for the semianar series is not necessary.
If you wish to learn about the specifications of HRO you might consider completing the online course "Human Research Beyond Clinical Trials: Conducting HRO Projects".
Contact
Verena Golz, PhD
Training and Education, Department of Clinical Research
Costs
Free-of-charge
Miscellaneous
Seminar language is English.
A certificate of attendance will be issued after participation if you have registered for the session.
Registration
The next course dates will be published soon. You can subscribe here and we will inform you by e-mail as soon as registration is possible.
Past Sessions
Ethics approval (27 March 2024)
Further information, session recording, presentation slides and Q&A can be found here.
Data governance and protection (17 April 2024)
Further information, session recording, presentation slides and Q&A can be found here.
Registries and biobanks (08 May 2024)
Further information, session recording, presentation slides and Q&A can be found here.
Project quality (29 May 2024)
Further information, session recording, presentation slides and Q&A can be found here.
BASEC – A practical walk-through for HRO projects (11 September 2024)
Further information, session recording, presentation slides and Q&A can be found here.
Mastering Consent: Key insights into general and informed consent for HRO projects (2 October 2024)
Further information, session recording, presentation slides and Q&A can be found here.
Data sharing and open research data – details for HRO projects (13 November 2024)
Further information, session recording, presentation slides and Q&A can be found here.
Sample management and biobanking – essentials for HRO projects (4 December 2024)
Further information, session recording, presentation slides and Q&A can be found here.