Swiss Clinical Trial Organisation Platforms
Advancing Clinical Research Innovation
Our SCTO Platforms act as nationwide centres of excellence and collaborative hubs for key areas of academic clinical research. They develop practical solutions to today’s most pressing challenges and act as the first point of contact for your questions, ideas, and collaboration opportunities.
Explore our Platforms
Discover how each SCTO Clinical Research Platform advances clinical research in Switzerland.
About the SCTO Platforms
Our Platform Members are based at Clinical Research Centres in University and Cantonal Hospitals across Switzerland, as well as at the Swiss Cancer Institute.
Collaboration within and across Platforms fosters nationwide networking and enables them to serve as incubators of innovation.
We aim to provide leadership in academic clinical research in Switzerland and promote shared resources.
Our Platforms also strive to inspire one another, revitalise their respective fields, and keep pace with emerging trends and best practices.
What improvements do our Platforms bring?
Our Platforms offer a range of resources to support and enhance academic clinical research in Switzerland, including:
- Increased and accelerated harmonisation and cooperation nationwide through the exchange and dissemination of know-how
- Useful recommendations and relevant resources, including practical tools
- Clear national points of contact for specific topics
- Greater exchange and alignment with the European and international research communities