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We are your Gateway to Clinical Research Expertise, Services, Education, and Patient & Public Engagement.

The Department of Clinical Research is an umbrella organisation between the University of Bern Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospitals, including Inselspital and UPD, that facilitates and professionalises clinical and translational research partnerships.
Our specialized divisions offer support to researchers throughout the entire research lifecycle, supporting projects from conception to dissemination of results. We offer tailored educational programs and events on all topics relating to clinical research, empowering researchers and students with the tools needed to conduct impactful and streamlined studies. Central to our mission is a commitment to having the patient at the centre of all that we do, reinforcing that their voices are integral to our research efforts.

Come and discuss all of your clinical research needs with us, whatever stage and phase you are up to - the earlier in project formulation, the better! Contact us here.

DCR DAY AND WEEK OF CLINICAL RESEARCH

DCR Day and Week of Clincal Research: Register now!

Join us for the Day and Week of Clinical Research, taking place from November 26 to 28, 2024. On Thursday, November 28, keynote lectures will be held by Professor Asma Khalil and Professor Vincenzo Mazzaferro. These sessions will offer valuable insights into clinical research. The event will also feature poster sessions, junior research highlights, and panel discussions, fostering an environment for academic exchange and collaboration. Register now!

For additional details on the program, please visit our "Events" menu under "Continuing Education".

DCR EDUCATION & TRAINING TALKS

Shirin Heidari - Sex and Gender Equity in Research

Dr. Shirin Heidari is the founder and executive director of GENDRO. She is also a senior researcher at the Gender Centre at the Geneva Graduate Institute and one of the authors of the SAGER guidelines, which were recently adopted by WHO. During her talk, Dr. Shirin Heidar offers an overview of the rationale and significance of the SAGER guidelines, highlighting the importance of these guidelines’ aim to address sex and gender bias in research evidence generation, and improve quality and transparency of research conduct and reporting.

UPCOMING DCR EVENTS AND COURSES

DCR EDUCATION AND EVENTS

DCR hosts a wide range of events and offers a variety of courses designed to cultivate learning and networking opportunities.

Explore a complete overview of our educational offerings and events by expanding the tiles, and visit the "Continuing Education" menu for detailed information and registration options for upcoming courses and events.