Please note: This session will be held in Dutch, as discussions will focus on Dutch-language participant information, forms, and communication materials.
When: December 1, 2026, from 12:30 to 15:30 hrs (including lunch!)
Where: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc – MF D146 (Atrium)
Program
12:30–13:15 Lunch
Explore a gallery of participant information from different cohorts.
13:15–13:25 ACH Updates – Eco de Geus and Emiel Hoogendijk
13:25–14:10 Participant Information: What Is Changing?
An introduction to the new participant information format (IVO), together with the Clinical Monitoring Center. What does this mean for cohort studies, and how can we make participant information both complete and accessible?
14:10–14:30 Short Break
14:30–14:40 Giving Research Results Back to Participants – Yuwei Qi
Discover findings from the first ACH paper, exploring how 24 ACH cohorts return research results to their participants.
14:40–14:55 Keeping Participants Involved: Examples from ACH Cohorts
Short pitches showcasing different ways to connect with participants, from events to digital communication. What worked, what proved challenging, and what can we learn from each other?
14:55–15:15 A Fresh Look at Participant Communication – Melike Karabacak
How can a participant’s perspective help us rethink our communication? What would make someone want to join a study, and is that clear from the information we provide?
15:15–15:30 Discussion & Closing
A great opportunity to meet up, exchange experiences, and get inspired by your fellow ACH members!
Questions? Contact us by email: cohorthub@amsterdamumc.nl
Kind regards,
Team ACH