2025

Human Research in Switzerland 2024 Report (BASEC Annual Report 2024) is now available here.

Key findings include:
- In 2024, 2,681 research projects were submitted to the cantonal ethics committee and 2,101 were approved.
- The studies on secondary use of data and samples have increased significantly and now represent the largest share.

The University of Bern (uniAKTUELL) published an article about the Director of the Department of Clinical Research, Prof. Segelov, highlighting her commitment to Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in clinical research and her dedication to promoting gender equality in the research field. Check out the article here.

The new guidance document published by the SPHN ELSI advisory group gives insight into the correct use of human genomic data for research purposes. It offers valuable practical ethical recommendations, covering topics such as consent, responsible communication of genetic findings, and data protection.

Explore the new SPHN guidance document here.