🧠 Ergebnis der ESTREL-Studie: #Levodopa bringt in der Schlaganfall-Reha keinen Zusatznutzen für die motorische Erholung. 👉 dkf.unibas.ch/de/aktuell/e... #DKFBasel #ClinicalResearch #Stroke #Rehabilitation #ESTREL

🤝 At #ISCB46 in Basel, statisticians from academia, industry & regulatory bodies exchanged insights on clinical trials, real-world data & epidemiology. 🙏 Thanks to Nikki Rommers (DKF Data Analysis/Statistics) for her role in the organising committee. 👇 #DKFBasel #Biostatistics #ClinicalResearch

👥 Gemeinsam für Forschung, die uns weiterbringt: Am 04.11.2025 findet am DKF ein kostenloser #Workshop mit Online-Kurs zu Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) statt. Forschende & Patientinnen/Patienten lernen gemeinsam, wie #PPI Forschung relevanter macht & wie es praktisch umgesetzt werden kann. 👇

🔍 SCTO Lunch Seminar International multicenter HRO projects: Some kind of challenge 📅 1 Oct 2025 | 🕛 12–13 | 💻 Zoom Free & held in English 🔗 More information and registration: www.sctoplatforms.ch/en/tools/int... Challenges in ethics, data protection & export. #HRO #ClinicalResearch #SCTO

📈 Seminar Series: Statistics in Clinical Research 9 sessions on key #statistical #methods in #clinical #research. Topics include research questions, study design, descriptive statistics, and many more! 🗓 Starting 21 October 2025 👉 Info & registration: dkf.unibas.ch/de/aus-weite...

💾 REDCap® Workshop: Build your own research database Planning a clinical study? Learn to set up a secure, compliant database in #REDCap. 👩‍💻 Live demos & hands-on 📑 Forms, visit plans & surveys ⚙️ Randomisation & automated alerts 🎓 Certificate of attendance 🗓 17.09.2025, 14:00–17:00 More info 👇

Since 15 August 2025, the revised #ICH #GCP E6(R3) applies in Switzerland. It strengthens Quality by Design, risk-proportional processes, clear responsibilities, data governance, digital study designs and patient focus. All DKF trainings are updated and remain GCP-compliant.

🧠 Clinical Research Update Seminar – AI in Science Communication Join us online on 2 Sept 2025, 16:00–18:00, for a hands-on intro to current #AI tools and legal aspects of using AI to communicate #research effectively. 👉 dkf.unibas.ch/de/aus-weite... ❗The seminar will be held in German.

«𝘼𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙢ü𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙚𝙞𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙠ö𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙣.» Dr. med. Chiara Minotti forscht am UKBB und der Universität Basel zu Infektionen bei Frühgeborenen. Ihr Ziel: Eine evidenzbasierte, kindgerechte Medizin auf höchstem Niveau. 📚 Mehr im DKForum: 👉 www.dkforum.ch/post/auch-ki...

Im Podcast spricht Jennifer Woods (Patientenvertreterin) über ihre Erfahrungen im Kur, den sie gemeinsam mit Tim Hallenberger (Neurochirurgie, USB) durchgeführt hat – und die Bedeutung von Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in der Forschung. 🎧 Jetzt reinhören: 👉 www.dkforum.ch/post/im-gesp...

🎥 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲, 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗶 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻: 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 Prof. Mascha Binder und ihr Team am Universitätsspital Basel möchten Immuntherapien für Krebs besser personalisieren. Mehr Einblicke: 👉https://www.dkforum.ch/post/portraet-mascha-binder

Our new website for the PFOA II trial is live! 👉 kneeoa-trial.ch Developed by @dkf.unibas.ch with the study team to support recruitment of patients with #patellofemoral #osteoarthritis. 📌 Clear study info 📌 FAQ section 📌 Easy contact + sharing #PatientRecruitment @biomedizin.unibas.ch

🧠 Clinical Research Update Seminar – AI in Science Communication Join us online on 2 Sept 2025, 16:00–18:00, for a hands-on intro to current #AI tools and legal aspects of using AI to communicate #research effectively. 👉 dkf.unibas.ch/de/aus-weite... ❗The seminar will be held in German.

🧬 What causes a stroke when no cause is found? The CANTO study explores cell-free DNA as a clue to cryptogenic strokes. Blood & clot analyses may reveal hidden mechanisms — a step toward better diagnosis, prevention & precision medicine. #Stroke #cfDNA #ClinicalResearch

Not all samples tell the same story. New data from the #TAXIS study show genomic tests on lymph nodes may misclassify breast cancer risk in 1 out of 6 cases. Primary tumour remains the gold standard. #BreastCancer #GenomicTesting #TAXISstudy #ClinicalResearch

"Weed Care" study extended! The pilot project on regulated cannabis sales in Basel will run until Jan 2027 – now with e-liquids, tinctures & voluntary drug checking. DKF continues to support daily study operations. More information 👇 #WeedCare #CannabisResearch #Basel #DKFBasel @unibas.ch

IICT Grant for NoDoubt Congrats to PD Dr Christopher Böhlke (DKF clinical research group Jan Gärtner) on receiving an SNF IICT Grant! The NoDoubt trial investigates if non-opioids like metamizole or ibuprofen enhance opioid therapy in cancer pain – tackling a highly relevant clinical gap.

IICT Grant for BRACE-AFib The BRACE-AFib trial receives SNF IICT funding! Led by PD Dr Patrick Badertscher & Prof Dr Michael Kühne, the study compares beta-blockers vs. calcium channel blockers in atrial fibrillation. Can switching meds improve quality of life? A patient-centred RCT will find out.

🎉 Three IICT Grants for Basel – two go to DKF research groups! 🎉 The Swiss National Science Foundation funds six clinical trials in 2024/25 – and three are from Basel. We’re proud that two of them are led by DKF teams. Congrats to all researchers on this great success! #IICT #SNF #ClinicalResearch

🔬 New PET tracer ⁶¹Cu-NODAGA-LM3 tested at University Hospital Basel: improving detection of neuroendocrine tumours with better contrast, easier logistics, and superior sensitivity. 👉 www.dkforum.ch/post/copper-... #Radiopharmacy #DKFBasel #DKForum #Innovation #ClinicalResearch

🎉 Prof. Ludwig Kappos wins the 2025 Charcot Prize! Awarded by the MS International Federation (MSIF), the prize honours his lifelong commitment and pioneering work in MS research and care. The ceremony will take place at ECTRIMS 2025. #CharcotPrize #DKFBasel #MultipleSclerosis #RC2NB

🧠 Stroke research meets AI – and bridges clinic & science. Prof. Mira Katan’s team combines #biomarkers, #AI & multi-OMICS to advance precision medicine in #stroke #prevention. Featuring the MOSES trial & real-world data approaches. 👉 Video & article in German: www.dkforum.ch/post/portrae...

💡 Recruiting under control: Strategic planning, clear communication & real-time monitoring with CENTRAC support successful #clinicaltrials. Learn why trials fail & how DKF helps improve recruitment – now in DKForum (in German) 👉 www.dkforum.ch/post/studien... #DKForum #ParticipantJourney #PPI

📚 Learn the essentials of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in our 3-part introductory course – tailored to Swiss research laws. 🗓 Next session: 24 June 2025 ❗Course is in German More information 👇 advancedstudies.unibas.ch/studienangeb... #GCP #ClinicalResearch #Training #DKFBasel

«Democratising science is a priority at our times» At a multilingual #workshop in Bern, families with hereditary #cancer #risk shared their needs with #researchers – shaping future research together. Funded by SNSF Agora, led by Maria C. Katapodi. More information 👇 dkf.unibas.ch/en/news/work...

Coordinating complex, multi-centre #trials requires seamless support. For PFOA-II, DKF Basel ensures smooth processes across project management, data, monitoring and regulatory tasks, enabling #researchers to focus on #science. 👉 dkf.unibas.ch/de/aktuell/p...

👏 Recognition for excellence: Prof. Walter P. Weber (USB) receives the German Cancer Award 2025 for clinical research and innovation in breast cancer care. More information 👇 www.unispital-basel.ch/newscenter/m...

🏆 INPUT project wins 1st place at EbM Congress 2025! Congratulations to Katja Suter and the INPUT team at DKF for their innovative, methodologically sound, and socially relevant poster on patient perspectives in clinical trials across Switzerland. More information 👇

🧠 Neurostatus-SMARTCARE enables decentralised #MS #trials: Trained non-physician staff can now carry out standardised EDSS assessments. A milestone by PD Dr Marcus D’Souza’s team, paving the way for broader, site-independent participation. More information 👇

Free #Workshop for Families with Genetic Cancer Predisposition On 17 May 2025, the Swiss Cancer Cascade Genetic Screening Consortium is hosting a special workshop dedicated to families to learn about #followupcare, #riskmanagement, #immunotherapy, and responsible data use. 👉 swisscascade.ch/news/

📊 Clinical study management: identifying risks and avoiding problems Conducting #clinical #trials is complex - delays or unexpected challenges can jeopardise the entire process. The concept of risk-based #study #management helps to address them at an early stage. 👉 dkf.unibas.ch/de/aktuell/r...

💾 Become a data expert! Enrol in our 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐂𝐚𝐩® 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 and learn how to create and manage your own #databases for #clinical #research. 👉 More information and registration: advancedstudies.unibas.ch/courses/cour...

🔍 Looking to master statistics in clinical publications? 🔍 Join our course 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and unlock the skills needed to critically evaluate and write about statistical results in #medical #research. 👉 advancedstudies.unibas.ch/courses/cour... @unibas.ch

🎉 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! A day full of knowledge, inspiration, and networking is behind us. Thank you to all speakers, chairs, participants, and organizers. We look forward to the next edition! 🏆 And congratulations to all 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! --> dkf.unibas.ch/de/clinical-... #ClinicalResearchDay2025

Keynote Lecture at #ClinicalResearchDay2025: Prof. Jennifer Keiser from @swisstph.ch is presenting her research on new drugs to combat parasitic worm infections. An inspiring start to the day!

🚨 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: Endovascular catheter therapy, proven effective for strokes caused by large vessel occlusions, has not shown a benefit in cases of medium or small vessel occlusions. more: dkf.unibas.ch/en/news/resu...

📊 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 📊 Boost your skills in understanding, evaluating, and presenting statistical data in #ClinicalResearch. 🗓️ Starting 6 March 2025 📍 Department of Clinical Research, Basel 👉 Register now: advancedstudies.unibas.ch/studienangeb...

📢 Clinical Research Day 2025 Join us on 6 February 2025 at the University Hospital Basel for inspiring talks by young researchers & a keynote by Prof. Jennifer Keiser (Swiss TPH) on treatments for parasitic infections. 👉 More information: dkf.unibas.ch/de/clinical-... #ClinicalResearchDay

🚀 Join our team! We're hiring a Monitoring & Project Management Specialist (80-100%) at DKF! 🚀 🔹 Support study teams in clinical research 🔹 Conduct monitoring visits across Europe 🔹 Develop innovative monitoring concepts More info & application 👇 @unibas.ch #ClinicalResearch #Basel #DKF #TeamUSB

🇬🇧🤝🇨🇭 New UK-Swiss Clinical Trial #Funding Launching in 2025, this bilateral funding by the #SNSF & #NIHR supports Swiss-UK #clinical #trials & early-career #researchers. 📅 Webinar for more details: 9 January 2025 Details & registration 👇 www.snf.ch/en/r6s2EnExU...

📊 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 📊 "Swissmedic Symposium Clinical Trials – Updates from November 2024" 📅 Jan 14, 2025 🕒 10.30–11.30 📍 Online Topics: - ICH GCP E6 R3 updates - Source data handling - Sponsor oversight - Inspection findings - Swissmedic submissions Register now 👇

🧠 AI Revolutionises MS Imaging The AI tool MS-MD-GRU, developed at the @unibas.ch, helps radiologists detect brain lesions in MRI scans with greater precision and efficiency. A breakthrough for MS treatment! 📰 Learn more: info.dkfbasel.ch/project/ki-u...

📚 Clinical Research Update Seminar 📚 Starting November 1, 2024, and March 1, 2025, new HRA regulations will take effect. Join our online seminar to learn: 🔹 Key changes to the HRA regulations 🔹 Implementation of eConsent and Lay Summaries 13 February 2025 / 16.00-18.00 Register now 👇

❤️ Is a "TAVI" without beta-blockers safe? The B-TAVI study The B-TAVI study examines the effects of temporarily pausing an existing beta-blocker therapy in patients undergoing a TAVI procedure. 📰 Learn more in the latest issue of DKForum: info.dkfbasel.ch/project/b-ta...

We're now on Bluesky! 👋 The Department of Clinical Research (DKF) has landed on Bluesky! 👉 Follow us for exciting updates on our services, research groups, publications, and training courses. dkf.unibas.ch/de/