Titleimage: Department of Clinical Research (DCR)

We are your gateway to clinical research expertise, services, education, and patient & public engagement.

The Department of Clinical Research is an umbrella organisation between the University of Bern Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospitals, including Inselspital and UPD, that facilitates and professionalises clinical and translational research partnerships.
Our specialized divisions offer support to researchers throughout the entire research lifecycle, supporting projects from conception to dissemination of results. We offer tailored educational programs and events on all topics relating to clinical research, empowering researchers and students with the tools needed to conduct impactful and streamlined studies. Central to our mission is a commitment to having the patient at the centre of all that we do, reinforcing that their voices are integral to our research efforts.

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Come and discuss all of your clinical research needs with us, whatever stage and phase you are up to - the earlier in project formulation, the better! Contact us here.