Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN)
Infrastructure building to enable nationwide use and exchange of health data for research

An initiative of the Swiss Government

The Swiss Personalized Health Network is a national initiative under the leadership of the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS). In collaboration with the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics it contributes to the development, implementation and validation of coordinated data infrastructures in order to make health-relevant data interoperable and shareable for research in Switzerland. 

SPHN has adopted a federative approach by building upon – and supporting – existing data sources and infrastructures across the country. To make health data interoperable and accessible for research, SPHN rallies all decision-makers from key clinical, research-, research support institutions and patient organizations around the same table.

News

Swiss Personalized Health Network ensures continuity

The development phase of the Swiss Personalized Health Network was successfully completed at the end of 2024. Over the next four years, the network will focus on maintaining and establishing its services and infrastructures. From 2029, SPHN aims to become an integral part of the national data infrastructure. Read more...

New group leader of the SIB Personalized Health Informatics Group

Dr. Davide Chiarugi joins SPHN as the new leader of the SIB Personalized Health Informatics Group (PHI), succeeding Katrin Crameri. With a PhD in Computer Science and extensive leadership experience, he brings strong expertise in data management, data-driven research, and coordinating multi-stakeholder projects. Read more...

De-Identification - how to protect patient privacy effectively

Protecting patient privacy requires careful measures to de-identify health data. To address this, SPHN has developed a legally compliant de-identification methodology and a practical template to facilitate its implementation. These resources fill a crucial gap in Swiss data de-identification guidance. Read more here...

Trusted framework for genomic data in human research: New SPHN Guidance

The secondary use of human genomic data entails considerable responsibility. The newly published guidance document provides valuable practical ethical recommendations, including those on consent, the responsible communication of genetic findings and data protection. Read more here...

New registry regulation template to set up purpose, structure and workflow

This new template offers a comprehensive framework for establishing a health data registry. It covers key aspects such as purpose, governance, data access protocols, and quality management systems, ensuring alignment with ethical and legal principles. Read more here...

Why Switzerland needs a Swiss Trusted Research Environment

Research with sensitive data requires a Trusted Research Environment. In its recently published whitepaper, SPHN highlights how BioMedIT balances data access and security, offering insights into collaboration, federation, and trust-building for future-ready research. More information...

Events

Key events and training in the realm of the Swiss Personalized Health Network

19-21 May 2025 | Glasgow, Scotland

Medical Informatics Europe 2025

26 May 2025 | Zurich, Switzerland

Life Science Zurich Impact Conference

28–29 August 2025 | Zurich, Switzerland

From Technology to Treatment – hosted by SPHN and PHRT

8 - 10 September 2025 | Basel, Switzerland

Basel Computational Biology Conference

18 September 2025 | Basel Switzerland

World of Data

6-8 October 2025 | Basel Switzerland

BioTechX Europe

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