News & Events
News and Developments from our Network
This page offers a central overview of activities and developments in academic clinical research throughout Switzerland.
Keep up to date with the latest news, events, and announcements from the Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation (SCTO) and its extended network. Access recent highlights, subscribe to our newsletter, and explore key updates.
This page offers a central overview of activities and developments in academic clinical research throughout Switzerland.
Latest News
News
3 November 2026
On 26 October 2026, the annual roundtable between the SCTO, swissethics and Swissmedic took place in Bern, bringing together key stakeholders and partner organisations for strategic dialogue and operational exchange.
News
29 October 2026
The SCTO Regulatory Affairs Platform has launched the eleventh issue of Regulatory Affairs Watch, exploring the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical research and the evolving regulatory landscape.
News
28 October 2026
The Swiss Cancer Institute shares practical insights and lessons learned from developing and conducting oncology registries and observational studies in Switzerland. Covering key aspects from study design and governance to operational oversight, the session aims to encourage discussion and the exchange of best practices for successful non-interventional oncology research.
News
21 October 2026
How much time do professionals spend on clinical studies, and what process-related challenges do they face?
This survey aims to assess time use and identify process-related bottlenecks experienced by professionals involved in clinical studies. It is part of a National Priority Project, which focuses on identifying and proposing high-impact use cases for AI in clinical research.
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Latest Events
Symposium
3 June 2026
Organised jointly by the SCTO and the CTC Zürich, the SCTO Symposium 2026 in Zürich was a great success, bringing together over 210 participants from academia, healthcare, industry, and regulatory bodies.
Symposium
3 June 2026
Organised jointly by the SCTO and the CTC Zürich, the SCTO Symposium 2026 in Zürich was a great success, bringing together over 210 participants from academia, healthcare, industry, and regulatory bodies.