Project "Development of the Research Platform in Bern"
The University of Bern, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Insel Gruppe AG have successfully joined forces to develop a shared digital medical research platform that meets the specific security needs of health data. This ambitious project aligns with the institutions' digitalization strategies and is being advanced under the "Digital Medicine" program.
Project Objective
Our primary goal is to support medical research at the Inselspital and the University of Bern with a modern digital infrastructure. To achieve this, we will provide our researchers with an interoperable, flexible, and privacy-compliant research platform for processing patient data. This innovative environment facilitates seamless and secure collaboration among researchers at the medical site in Bern, the University of Bern, as well as national and international partners.
The first version of the platform is expected to be introduced by the end of the year 2024.
Vision
By promoting cutting-edge research and applying innovative technologies, we aim to intensify collaboration among researchers and medical professionals at the local, national, and international levels. Our vision is to make Bern a center for cutting-edge medical research. We aspire to create a platform that helps efficiently implement and apply groundbreaking research ideas while complying with all legal requirements. The project enables a significantly more productive and closer collaboration among research institutions, clinics, and other partners compared to the current situation. Ultimately, the patients will benefit from this collaboration.
Collaboration with SWITCH
We are pleased to have found a strong strategic partner for project implementation in the SWITCH Foundation. The planned solution involves jointly building the research platform based on the SWITCH Cloud. As a foundation of Swiss universities, SWITCH has more than 35 years of experience in collaborating with universities and university-affiliated organizations (such as university hospitals).
Current Project Status
The project initiation phase has been successfully completed. Since November 8, 2023, we have entered the conceptual phase, which is expected to last until April 2024. Upon completion of this phase, decisions will be made regarding the realization and implementation of the project "Development of the Research Platform in Bern".
