Compact Seminar "Systematic Literature Research for State of the Art (SOTA) and Scientific Validity (SV)"

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Lay the groundwork for successful IVD develop­ment with thorough literature research
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Lay the groundwork for successful IVD develop­ment with thorough literature research

This practical seminar will help you carry out the systematic literature search required by the IVDR in a structured and efficient manner and document it compre­hen­sibly. It will enable you to demonstrate the state of the art for your IVD medical device and to prove the scientific validity of an analyte or software output.

Registration for the seminar Kompaktseminar systematische Literaturrecherche für State of the Art (SOTA) und Scientific Validity (SV)

After your registration you will directly receive a booking confirmation with further details. After the confirmation you are bindingly registered, but you can name another person as a substitute at any time.

Seminar details

Kompaktseminar systematische Literaturrecherche für State of the Art (SOTA) und Scientific Validity (SV)
12.11.2025 from 09:00 until 17:00 o'clock
Online Seminar
German
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Reduce the effort for further regulatory processes with targeted research tailored precisely to your device

First, you will gain an overview of the regulatory requirements for the state of the art and scientific validity.

Our expert will then show you:

  • which search schemes will make your work easier.
  • what content a device-specific report should include.
  • which interfaces exist to other processes (including performance evaluation, risk management, and post-market surveillance). 
  • how these can benefit from targeted SOTA research.
100% of participants recommend this seminar!

The seminar on literature research, state of the art, and scientific validity was extremely informative and practical. The concrete examples and interactive format made it much easier to under­stand. The training was very helpful, and we gained valuable insights.

Dr. Vera Allerheiligen, Hain Lifescience GmbH

No more relying on external help: Master literature research on your own with practical exercises

The seminar combines short presentations with practical exercises, during which our experi­enced expert will provide you with valuable tips. By the end of the seminar, you will be able to select suitable data sources for your specific question, systema­tically derive search terms, and conduct and document your literature search in a reproducible manner.

Benefit from our many years of expe­rience and proven templates for compliant documen­tation

You will receive our tried-and-tested templates for the SOTA report, the scientific validity report, and the literature search protocol. That gives you all the tools you need to document your systematic literature search to determine the state of the art and prove scientific validity in a manner that complies with regulatory requirements.

Certificate

There is a voluntary online exam at the end of the seminar (duration: approx. 20 min). By passing this exam, you will receive a certificate proving your newly acquired knowledge and skills in addition to your attendance confirmation.

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Learning Content

The seminar covers the following topics: 

  • Regulatory background and definitions of state of the art and scientific validity 
  • Research into state of the art as a basis for subsequent product development 
  • Proof of scientific validity as a pillar of performance evaluation 
  • Procedure for systematic literature research 
  • Integration into technical documentation and traceable documentation of literature research
Learning Objectives

After the seminar, you will: 

  • know which databases are available for systematic literature research and how to search them in a targeted manner. 
  • be familiar with the respective interactions between state of the art, scientific validity, and other parts of the technical documentation. 
  • know how to set up a suitable search string for literature research. 
  • be able to implement the procedure for SOTA research and verify scientific validity in a device-specific manner.
Target Group

This seminar is designed for: 

  • Persons responsible for literature research/persons responsible for performance evaluation 
  • Laboratory staff 
  • Development and laboratory heads 
  • Development department staff and scientific staff 
  • Regulatory affairs staff 
  • Quality management staff 
  • Employees of notified bodies and authorities
Requirements for Participation

Participants can easily follow this seminar, even without any special prior knowledge. Understanding your own devices is helpful.

What happens after registration?

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link, the time, and information about the participants.  

An invoice will be sent to you within the next 48 hours, with a payment term of 14 days. If this payment term is not feasible for your company, please send a short e-mail to [email protected] to find a solution.  

Three days before our online seminars and workshops, you will receive two e-mails: The first contains the final link to the seminar and the second contains the access data to a cloud folder in which you will find documents for preparation, exercises, and presentations.   

If the seminar or workshop takes place in person, you will also receive the access link to your seminar documents three days before the date of the event. We will also provide documents in digital form for in-person events.

How is the seminar conducted?

The seminar takes place either in person or online.  

Our online/remote seminars and workshops are conducted via the video conferencing tool MS Teams. We recommend dialing in 20 minutes before the seminar begins so that any technical problems can be resolved in good time. If you have any questions or encounter any issues, our team is always available to help. 

We also recommend that you arrive at the seminar room approximately 20 minutes before the start of the face-to-face events.

At the end of the seminar, you will receive a feedback link for evaluation. The following day, we will send you your certificate of attendance.

What happens if questions or problems arise?

If you experience technical problems while participating or have any other questions, you can contact our support team anytime, even at short notice. The documents provided also include an emergency number to help you in urgent cases. 

Our general FAQ section answers further technical and organizational questions.

Get to know your trainer

Trainer Dr. Juliane Havlicek

Dr. Juliane Havlicek is a biotechnologist with many years of industry experience with IVD medical device manufacturers. As team leader, she developed various in vitro diagnostic tests (IVD). She focused on the device-specific implementation of the design control process and the verification and validation of assays and devices. As an expert in IVD medical devices and performance evaluation, she supports Johner Institute customers in preparing technical documentation. Her expertise lies in development documentation, risk management, and performance evaluation. 

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