Department of Clinical Research (DCR)

Lectures and Talks

DCR offers online lectures and talks that are accessible to researchers and research team staff involved in patient-oriented clinical research. These lectures feature expert presentations on current, study-specific topics and the latest advancements in clinical research.

The DCR Lecture Series takes place once a month on Wednesdays, from 12:45 to 13:30 online via Zoom.
- Interested in the DCR Lectures for this year? Click on the event tiles to learn more.
- Missed a DCR lecture? Catch up anytime by visiting our YouTube channel for recorded sessions.
The Education and Training Talks are scheduled regularly, but not on a fixed date.

January 28, 2026

12:45 − 13:30

Zoom

DCR Lecture Series

From Collection to Cure: Managing Data That Drives Medicine

Eva Joho (MSc), Head of Data Management leads the Data Management Unit at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern, specializing in research data governance and integrity.

February 25, 2026

12:45 − 13:30

Zoom

DCR Lecture Series

Why individual learning ist still important and how good online offers can support

Prof. Dr.Phil. Sissel Guttormsen is Professor of Medical Education and Director of the Institute for Medical Education (IML) at the University of Bern, specialized in learning technologies and assessment.

March 25, 2026

12:45 − 13:30

Zoom

DCR Lecture Series

The Swiss Brain Health Plan

Prof. Dr. med. Claudio L. A. Bassetti, Dean Faculty of Medicine at the University of Bern, is a neurologist renowned for pioneering sleep–stroke research and leading academic neuroscience.

April 29, 2026

12:45 − 13:30

Zoom

DCR Lecture Series

Genetic Studies in Underrepresented Populations: Insights from Sickle Cell Disease and Cystic Fibrosis in African Communities

Prof. Dr. Hugues Abriel is a Professor at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, specializing in genetic channelopathies and partnering with African universities on rare disease research.

May 20, 2026

12:45 − 13:30

Zoom

DCR Lecture Series

Stem cell-based therapy of perinatal brain injury: From bench to bedside

Prof. Dr. Med. Daniel Surbek is Chief of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Managing Co-Director at the Inselspital, Bern.

Department of Clinical Research (DCR)

Lectures and Talks

UPCOMING LECTURES AND TALKS

From Collection to Cure: Managing Data That Drives Medicine

Why individual learning ist still important and how good online offers can support

The Swiss Brain Health Plan

Genetic Studies in Underrepresented Populations: Insights from Sickle Cell Disease and Cystic Fibrosis in African Communities

Stem cell-based therapy of perinatal brain injury: From bench to bedside