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