Our Topics
Quality Management
Quality management covers a broad field, from the structures and processes of a research project to the data quality.
Introduction of the IT Infrastructure and Quality Management Workgroup
The IT Infrastructure and Quality Management workgroup (IT-QM workgroup) aims to support work processes in collaborative medical research projects and contribute to the high quality of processes and results.

TMF Publication Series: Guidelines on Data Protection in Medical Research Projects
The TMF's generic data protection concepts serve medical research projects and consortia as a basis for the concrete development of data protection concepts. They consider the complexity of medical research processes through a modular structure and have also been embedded in a comprehensive guideline.
Introduction of the Data Quality and Transparency Workgroup
Scientific results are only as good as the studies and data on which they are based. Numerous aspects of structural, process, and result quality determine what constitutes high data quality, from study planning to data analysis. The TMF's Data Quality and Transparency Workgroup, founded in 2019, is dedicated to these topics.
Projects on the Topic [German only]
The TMF is a coordinating body for strategically relevant collaborative research projects at national and international levels. It is also involved in many small and large research projects as a specialized partner with a high level of expertise, particularly in legal, data protection, and ethical issues. In addition, it is involved in developing concepts and project ideas for ministries and scientific institutions - regionally, nationally, and internationally.
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