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Research projects according to HRO Chapters 4 and 5: The rare cases

Most HRO projects are conducted under Chapters 2 and 3 of the ordinance. However, research projects governed by Chapter 4 (involving deceased persons) and Chapter 5 (involving embryos and foetuses from abortions, incl. stillbirths) are much less common but come with unique features, particularly regarding information and consent procedures, as well as protocols for handling deceased human bodies.

This seminar session is part of a lunch seminar series, which offers brief overviews and room for questions on important topics related to observational studies (HRO projects). Find out more about the whole seminar series "Facts and pitfalls for observational studies - how to plan and conduct HRO projects" by following the link below.

About this session

This seminar session consists of two parts. The first will examine the Ethics Committee’s perspective on the requirements for such projects, while the second will outline the objectives and key features of concrete projects and provide practical guidance on preparing, conducting, and completing them.

Find out more about the whole seminar series here: Facts and pitfalls for observational studies - How to plan and conduct HRO projects.

Content and speakers:

Content:

Research projects according to HRO chapter 4 and 5:

  • Regulatory requirements for such projects (from the perspective of the Ethics Committee)
  • Aim and purpose of those research projects
  • Insights into the execution of such projects, e.g. obtaining informed consent, handling of the dead bodies, etc.

Speaker

  • Dr. sc. nat. Tobias Rosenberger – Head of Scientific Office, Cantonal Ethics Committee (CEC) Zurich
  • Prof. Dr. Philipp Fürnstahl - Head of Research in Orthopedic Computer Science (ROCS), University Hospital Balgrist / University of Zurich (UZH)
Who should attend:

The main focus groups are researchers and study teams with planned, ongoing or completed HRO projects (observational studies).

When:

Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 12h00-13h00

Presentation, video and Q&A

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The next HRO lunch seminars will start again in spring 2026.

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