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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.

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15 January 2026
On 28 January 2026, the SCTO Forum 2026 will take place in Bern, bringing together experts to explore the future of decentralised clinical trials in Switzerland…

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15 January 2026
The Easy Guide to Clinical Studies (Easy-GCS), developed by the SCTO project management platform, is a comprehensive tool designed to answer your questions, guide your next steps, and connect you with experts who offer professional support.

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2 June 2025
As interest in patient and public involvement (PPI) grows in academic clinical research, this Viewpoint publication by the Department of Clinical Research (DCR) Bern explores how to build a basic framework for effective collaboration in Switzerland.

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20 May 2025
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the SCTO General Meeting of Members elected the SCTO organs for the 2025–2028 period, including a new President and a Steering Board member. During the General Assembly, a review of the SCTO’s 2024 activities, a look ahead to the new funding period, and updates from key stakeholders have been presented.

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20 May 2025
We invite you to explore the SCTO Annual Report 2024 and dive into the key achievements of our SCTO Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) Network and SCTO Platforms. The report highlights our efforts to strengthen harmonized clinical research through

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13 March 2025
This year’s SCTO symposium focuses on bridging the gap between knowledge from randomized controlled trials and its application in clinical practice.

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