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Simpozionul Anual de Studii Clinice 2024
19 NOV 2024
Simpozionul Anual de Studii Clinice 2024

Simpozionul Anual de Studii Clinice, ediția a XVI-a, cu tema “Fii cu un pas înainte: Transformarea studiilor clinice în era Inteligenței Artificiale,” organizat de AVANTYO Institute of Clinical Research, sub patronajul Federației Europene CRO (EUCROF), Asociației Companiilor Producătoare de Studii Clinice din România (ACCSCR) și Asociației Române a Societ...

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A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLINICAL STUDIES IN THE FIELD OF DRUGS FOR HUMAN USE IN ROMANIA
27 JUN 2024
A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLINICAL STUDIES IN THE FIELD OF DRUGS FOR HUMAN USE IN ROMANIA

One year after establishing the strategic development group for innovation in the medical field, particularly in pharmaceuticals, the strategic framework for advancing clinical trials in Romania has been finalized. On June 27, 2024, the Ministry of Health, the National Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices from Romania, the G6-UMF University Alliance, and the Local American Working Group Associa...

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Spring General Assembly 2024, Hosted by the European Federation of CROs
09 JUN 2024
Spring General Assembly 2024, Hosted by the European Federation of CROs

The Spring General Assembly 2024, organized by the European Federation of CROs (EUCROF), was successfully held in Bucharest, Romania, from June 6-7, 2024. The Romanian Association of CROs (ACCSCR) and Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the executive members of EUCROF for selecting Bucharest, Romania, as the venue for this significa...

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Post-Round Table Event Summary
08 JUN 2024
Post-Round Table Event Summary

The Round Table event, organized by the Association of Clinical Research Organizations of Romania (ACCSCR) in collaboration with the Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research, took place at the Athénée Palace Hotel, Le Diplomate Hall, on June 6th. The event focused on recent advancements in the clinical research industry in Romania. The aim was to foster meaningful discussions and colla...

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The 7th European Conference on Clinical Research
21 FEB 2024
The 7th European Conference on Clinical Research

The 7th European Conference on Clinical Research, titled "Pushing Boundaries and Accelerating Innovation," gathered professionals from various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, contract research organizations (CROs), technology firms, regulatory bodies, patient groups, and academia. The conference provided a platform to discuss the current challenges and fu...

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Be Santa Claus too!
21 DEC 2023
Be Santa Claus too!

Dear cherished friends, Each year provides us with a splendid opportunity to bring joy to the hearts of underprivileged children in the localities of Bolintin Deal, Bolintin Vale, Ogrezeni, Malu Spart, and Suseni. Our company is orchestrating a unique Christmas event, and sponsors, whether they be companies or individuals, have the chance to transform into genuine Santas for these charming chil...

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Clinical Trials Symposium 2023
04 DEC 2023
Clinical Trials Symposium 2023

The Annual Clinical Trials Symposium, organized by AVANTYO Institute of Clinical Research, under the patronage of the European CRO Federation (EUCROF), the Romanian Association of Companies Performing Clinical Research (ACCSCR), and the Romanian Association of International Medicine Manufacturers (ARPIM), took place this year on November 17th in a hybrid format, both person at Capital Plaza Hotel ...

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The eighth edition of the Association of Patients with Autoimmune Diseases (A.P.A.A.) Conference
26 NOV 2023
The eighth edition of the Association of Patients with Autoimmune Diseases (A.P.A.A.) Conference

Between November 24 and 25, 2023, the VIII edition of the Conference organised by the Association of Patients with Autoimmune Diseases (A.P.A.A.) occurred in a hybrid format. This event, held both at the Ambassador Hotel and online, brought together diabetologists, rheumatologists, dermatologists, family doctors, and specialists from various fields to engage in discussions on Autoimmune Diseases. ...

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Health Innovation Hub
20 OCT 2023
Health Innovation Hub

Workshop Romania: The Development of a Competitive Model for Clinical Studies Mr. Teodor Cristian Blidaru, the project manager, collaborated with the Ministry of Health, the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of Romania (NAMMDR), G6UMF, and LAWG to organize the workshop Romania: The Development of a Competitive Model for Clinical Studies on October 19th . The event aims t...

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Webinar Access to clinical trials in Romania
03 AUG 2023
Webinar Access to clinical trials in Romania

On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the MEDI.COM-RARE project organized an online webinar focusing on "Access to Clinical Trials for Patients with Rare Diseases in Romania." The event commenced with Dr. Tanaseanu George Regio, President of the Romanian Association of CROs (ACCSCR), discussing the vital role of Patient Associations. Dr. Dumitru Cristina Andreea provided valuable data on ra...

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National Conference FACP National Cancer Survivors Day, 2023
05 JUN 2023
National Conference FACP National Cancer Survivors Day, 2023

Benefits of Involving Patients in Development Medicine Between June 1st and 4th, 2023, the Federation of Associations of Cancer Patients organized the 15th edition of the FACP National Conference with the theme "CANCER SURVIVORS' DAY", in the context of the new law of the same name. The event was attended by over 150 patients and relatives from the 22 FACP member associations and ...

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Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research Wishes You an Amazing Children’s Day!
31 MAY 2023
Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research Wishes You an Amazing Children’s Day!

On this special day, the Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research joins the world in celebrating the incredible spirit and boundless potential of children like you. Children’s Day is a time to recognize your unique talents, dreams, and the joy you bring to our lives. At Avantyo, we believe that every child has the power to make a difference. Just like the scientists, researchers, and inno...

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National Conference FCPA National Cancer Survivors Day, 2023
30 MAY 2023
National Conference FCPA National Cancer Survivors Day, 2023

From June 1st to June 4th, 2023, the Federation of Cancer Patients Associations is organizing the 15th edition of the National FCPA Conference, with the theme "IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL PLAN FOR CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL" in a hybrid format. The purpose of the conference is to inform cancer patients in Romania about specific topics of interest and to promote and defend patients' ...

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International Clinical Trials Day Roundtable
26 MAY 2023
International Clinical Trials Day Roundtable

The hybrid event "International Clinical Trials Day Roundtable", organized by the AVANTYO Institute of Clinical Research, took place at Metropolis Center, Hall Prague, Bucharest, on May 19, 2023. AVANTYO Institute of Clinical Research plays a mediating role in strengthening relations between the competent Romanian authorities, the pharmaceutical industry, leading clinical trial compa...

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Șase instituții reprezentative din domeniul cercetării medicale încheie în premieră un parteneriat strategic pentru dezvoltarea studiilor clinice în România
08 MAY 2023
Șase instituții reprezentative din domeniul cercetării medicale încheie în premieră un parteneriat strategic pentru dezvoltarea studiilor clinice în România

Agenția Națională a Medicamentului și a Dispozitivelor Medicale din România (ANMDMR), Comisia Națională de Bioetică a Medicamentului și a Dispozitivelor Medicale (CNBMDM), Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie „Carol Davila” din București, Asociația Companiilor Conducătoare de Studii Clinice din România (ACCSCR), Asociația Română a Producătorilor...

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EUCROF Event & Training Working Group, Madrid 2023
09 MAR 2023
EUCROF Event & Training Working Group, Madrid 2023

After more than 40 webinars and countless online meetings the first in-person gathering of the EUCROF Event & Training Working Group  was held on in APICES headquarter’s in Madrid on February,2023. It was a very productive session  with many insightful events planned and scheduled for the colleagues across the industry: webinars, conferences, trainings, podcasts and more.  ...

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X-Mas Charity
23 DEC 2022
X-Mas Charity

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CLINICAL TRIALS SYMPOSIUM 2022
22 NOV 2022
CLINICAL TRIALS SYMPOSIUM 2022

Clinical Trials Symposium, 4th edition organized in Romania by AVANTYO Institute of Clinical Research, under the patronage of European CRO Federation (EUCROF) and Romanian Association of Companies Performing Clinical Research (ACCSCR) took place on November, in a hybrid format, both in the Hanul cu Tei conference room in Bucharest and online. “After 2 and half years of unmet challenges in...

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Annual Clinical Trials Symposium 2022
16 OCT 2022
Annual Clinical Trials Symposium 2022

We are very pleased to invite you to participate to a new edition of Annual Clinical Trials Symposium, organized by the Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research under the patronage of the European CRO Federation (EUCROF) and Romanian CROs Association (ACCSCR). The Annual Clinical Trials Symposium is a unique event on the Romanian market meant to facilitate the unique balance between specialists i...

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Ordonanţa privind aprobarea tacită a studiilor clinice în România va oferi un acces rapid la tratamente inovative
21 JUL 2022
Ordonanţa privind aprobarea tacită a studiilor clinice în România va oferi un acces rapid la tratamente inovative

În ultimii ani, autoritățile au lansat mai multe proiecte pentru facilitarea realizării de studii clinice în România deoarece este codașă în regiune în privința studiilor clinice, fiind depășită de toate statele din flancul estic al UE. Președintele României, Klaus Iohannis, a semnat miercuri, 20 iulie 2022, decretul privind promulgarea Legii pentru...

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Simpozionul de Studii Clinice
07 JUN 2022
Simpozionul de Studii Clinice

Simpozionul de Studii Clinice, organizat de Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research sub auspiciile Federației Europene a CRO (EUCROF) si Asociatiei Companiilor Conducatoare de Studii Clinice din Romania (ACCSCR). Simpozionul de Studii Clinice este un eveniment unic pe piata romaneasca menit sa faciliteze echilibrul unic intre specialistii din industria farmaceutica, a organizatiilor profesional...

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Happy Children’s Day!
01 JUN 2022
Happy Children’s Day!

June 1st is Children's Day, let us all celebrate the innocence and purity of our kids. Let them feel precious in every way that we can because they are our future. May the innocence that they hold, stay forever in their pure heart and bring the best out for each and every one of them. The earth reveals its innocence through the smiles of children. A very warm wish for all the children on th...

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Comunitatea Academica a pierdut un reprezentant de seama, DI. Acad. Prof. Dr. Constantin Mirciou
17 MAY 2022
Comunitatea Academica a pierdut un reprezentant de seama, DI. Acad. Prof. Dr. Constantin Mirciou

Cu profund regret va aducem la cunostinta pe aceasta cale ca in data de 16 mai 2022 comunitatea Academica a pierdut un reprezentant de seama Dl.Acad. Prof. Dr.Constantin Mirciou. Pentru anii in care a fost alaturi de noi, pentru tot sprijinul acordat la fiecare eveniment organizat in scopul cresterii nivelului de educatie si informare in domeniul studiilor clinice echipa Avantyo Institute of Cl...

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Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research together with Ukraine
28 FEB 2022
Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research together with Ukraine

“We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.” - Charles Chaplin Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research joins “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy initiative to support the Ukrainian people in need. A...

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AVANTYO – SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO YOU – A DOUA EDIȚIE
03 JAN 2022
AVANTYO – SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO YOU – A DOUA EDIȚIE

Campania „Santa Claus is coming to you” a ajuns la cea de-a doua ediție anul acesta și s-a încheiat pe 23 decembrie. Moș Crăciun și-a trimis și anul acesta ajutoarele mesageri din partea Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research, Arensia Exploratory Medicine, Eurofins, ARPIM, Namzya și Camina Medical, Asociatia Change for Change si a doamnelor Stanca Popescu, Craciunes...

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Transformation of the clinical trial ecosystem: the new normal in the post pandemic future | 19th November, 2021
28 DEC 2021
Transformation of the clinical trial ecosystem: the new normal in the post pandemic future | 19th November, 2021

November 19, 2021, marked the date of the latest edition of the Annual Clinical Trials Symposium held by Avantyo. This edition, like the ones before, was organized under the European CRO Federation (EUCROF), National Association of CROs in Romania (ACCSCR) and the Romanian Association of Drug Manufacturers and Importers – (ARPIM). For the duration of an entire day, a multitude of hot topics,...

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Personalised Medicine Conference 2021 - 6th Edition
15 DEC 2021
Personalised Medicine Conference 2021 - 6th Edition

Centre for Innovation in Medicine, an NGO acting on the European health area, is organizing the 6th edition of its annual Personalised Medicine Conference on 16th of December (10 am CET). The theme of this year is “The biological revolution of the 4th industrial revolution”. For the second year in a row, the conference will be virtual. We strongly believe that in this pandemic context,...

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EPTRI Webinar on Medical devices - Health technology designed for children
15 DEC 2021
EPTRI Webinar on Medical devices - Health technology designed for children

Versatility is key to the development of health technology for children and young people to be easily adaptive to their social, physical and developmental needs. Co-design and development of medical devices with children and young people is key to adoption, acceptance and trust. This webinar will focus on thepatient's involvement in MDs development. Speakers of the webinar are Prof. Paul...

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Annual Conference 2021: Clinical Research Value and Transparency
08 DEC 2021
Annual Conference 2021: Clinical Research Value and Transparency

Annual Conference 2021: Clinical Research Value and Transparency How to capitalise on the post-pandemic: 2020 and 2021 have changed the public’s and researchers’ attitude on value of clinical research and its transparency. Both used to be a “Nice to have” and subject to good intentions but our experiences during COVID-19 pandemic showed us the fundamental need ...

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Simpozionul de Studii Clinice 2021
30 NOV 2021
Simpozionul de Studii Clinice 2021

Simpozionul de Studii Clinice, organizat de Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research sub auspiciile Federației Europene a CRO (EUCROF) si Asociatiei Companiilor Conducatoare de Studii Clinice din Romania (ACCSCR). Simpozionul de Studii Clinice este un eveniment unic pe piata romaneasca menit sa faciliteze echilibrul unic intre specialistii din industria farmaceutica, a organizatiilor profesional...

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Next EUCROF Webinar: The Home Care Services - Useful Tool for Decentralized Clinical Trials, 31 August 2021
19 AUG 2021
Next EUCROF Webinar: The Home Care Services - Useful Tool for Decentralized Clinical Trials, 31 August 2021

Overview Clinical trials are research studies that use a group of participants to test health-related treatments or interventions. Historically, those studies have occurred mostly in centralized settings. This means that clinical trial visits involved the participant going to where the study principal investigators were practicing their regular duties, i.e. in clinics, hospitals or&nb...

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A pandemic of the unvaccinated
28 JUL 2021
A pandemic of the unvaccinated

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths are back on the rise in the U.S. as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads across the country. The big picture: This is happening almost exclusively to people who aren’t vaccinated, and it’s worse in places where overall vaccination rates are low. “This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated,” CDC Dire...

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Harmonization of clinical trials in all member states of the European Union
09 JUN 2021
Harmonization of clinical trials in all member states of the European Union

Harmonization of clinical trials in all member states of the European Union On the International Day of Clinical Studies, representatives of the authorities, the pharma industry and the CRO pointed out the steps that Romania has to take to relaunch the field of clinical trials for our country. For more information on this topic, access the following link:  Viata Medicala - CL...

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The Definitive Guide to IFU for Medical Devices
02 JUN 2021
The Definitive Guide to IFU for Medical Devices

Creating instructions for use (IFU) for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products requires quite a lot of responsibility. In fact, you need to combine your techcomm skills with project management, administrative and legal skills. Luckily, what needs to be included in the instructions for use for medical devices has been determined in relevant legislation. If there is any industry ...

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Happy Children's Day
01 JUN 2021
Happy Children's Day

International Children's Day is an opportunity to celebrate children, the miracle of birth and purity and their right to be protected. Last year and this year, COVID-19 pandemic led to a crisis of children's rights. The consequences of the pandemic are immediate and if there are not solved it could affect the future of millions of children. Children's wish is to live in a normal wor...

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Stiinta 360 - International Clinical Trials Day
28 MAY 2021
Stiinta 360 - International Clinical Trials Day

On Friday (May 21, 2021) and Monday (May 24, 2021) Dr. Cristina Florescu Moraid, director of the Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research, had an interview for the radio station "Radio Romania Cultural" on the occasion of the International Clinical Trials Day. During the interview, the "European Regulation Day" meeting organized by Avantyo Institute with the subject "...

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6th European Conference on Clinical Research| 7 & 8 February, 2022
21 APR 2021
6th European Conference on Clinical Research| 7 & 8 February, 2022

Dear colleague in Clinical Research, We are pleased to announce that European CRO Federation (EUCROF) invites you to the 6th European Conference on Clinical Trials. The conference will take place in Madrid, Spain on 7 & 8 February, 2022. CONFERENCE FEATURES        * Rich Scientific Programme with many well-known Speakers * Exhibition and B2...

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TESTIMONIALS - CRA Training for Entry Level - March, 25-26 2021
20 APR 2021
TESTIMONIALS - CRA Training for Entry Level - March, 25-26 2021

TESTIMONIALS: 1.  Despina Militaru 2. Carla Luchian 3.  Tiberiu Esanu 4.  Ana Maria Ion 5. Andreea Grosu 6. Cristina Buleu 7. Bogdan Roman ...

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Meeting with the competent authorities about clinical trials development in Romania - February 25, 2021
19 APR 2021
Meeting with the competent authorities about clinical trials development in Romania - February 25, 2021

Our online meeting with the Romanian competent authorities, the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices in Romania (NADMDR) and the National Commission for Bioethics of Medicines and Medical Devices (NCBMMD) was held on 25 February, 2021, and over 100 virtual attendees from the clinical trials industry participated to this event The development of the clinical trials in Romania is sti...

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Calendar of Events 2021 - Avantyo
18 MAR 2021
Calendar of Events 2021 - Avantyo

Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research stays committed to build-up a valuable educational platform in 2021, supporting new comers and professionals to advance a successful carrier in clinical research. We are glad to present you our calendar of events for 2021! We have prepared a short video that shows all the events organized by Avantyo! For more information, we invite you to access our ...

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Dr. Roxana Stroe the new President of ANMDMR - Press Release - 19/01/2020
20 JAN 2021
Dr. Roxana Stroe the new President of ANMDMR - Press Release - 19/01/2020

Starting with January 19, 2021, Doctor Roxana Stroe returns to the position of President of the National Agency for Medicine and Medical Devices in Romania (ANMDMR). Dr. Roxana Stroe is a primary care pharmacist and has been working at ANMDMR for 11 years. She led Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management Department and since 2014 she is a full member of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee...

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TESTIMONIALS - “Are the clinical trials sufficiently understood?” | Webinar for media
15 JAN 2021
TESTIMONIALS - “Are the clinical trials sufficiently understood?” | Webinar for media

TESTIMONIALS ALEXANDRA MANAILA - Specialized Journalist in Medical Field "I consider that it is extremely important for the journalists to take advantage of every opportunity they have to learn new things or deepen the knowledge of certain notions assimilated some time ago. Medicine is constantly changing, new information is always appearing and obviously the journalists have to be ...

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Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research
30 DEC 2020
Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research

Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research stays committed to build-up a valuable educational platform, supporting new comers and professionals to advance a successful carrier in clinical research. We are proud to present our recent activities in a short video. We kindly invite you to follow our annual calendar of events, which will be released soon! We wish you a happy, healthy and prosp...

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Santa Claus is coming to you
24 DEC 2020
Santa Claus is coming to you

“Santa Claus is coming to you” is the name of Xmas campaign organized by Avantyo Institute of Clinical Research together with companies Camina Medical and Arensia Exploratory Medicine, started on 16th of December and completed on 22nd of With this charity campaign “SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO YOU” 16 families and 30 children from several rural localities, i.e.Aprozi (Calara...

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About the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the clinical trial community while FDA and EMA debate (separately) on the approval of the anti-COVID-19 vaccine
11 DEC 2020
About the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the clinical trial community while FDA and EMA debate (separately) on the approval of the anti-COVID-19 vaccine

Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid talks about the impact of the pandemic on the clinical trials community and about the experience in this regard, as reflected by the speakers participating in the Clinical Studies Symposium 2020 as the first speaker during the special edition of  #RaportuldegardăLIVE, from the 10th of December 2020. This marathon edition of Raportul de Garda broa...

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“Are the clinical trials sufficiently understood?” | Webinar for media
08 DEC 2020
“Are the clinical trials sufficiently understood?” | Webinar for media

AVANTYO INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL RESEARCH and the INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH AND EDUCATION, are organizing the webinar for media “Are the clinical trials sufficiently understood?” on the 14th of December 2020. There is an increasing need for enrolling patients into clinical trials testing the most innovative discovered molecules which might solve some urgent health issues. The...

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Opening to accelerate the clinical trials approval
04 DEC 2020
Opening to accelerate the clinical trials approval

Viata Medicala magazine publishes an analysis of the panel discussion “Strategies to Speed-Up the Review Timelines by the National Agency For Drugs and Medical Devices in Romania (NADMDR)”, the first session of the Annual Clinical Trials Symposium held online on the 20th of November 2020. This topic of high interest takes part of the event Agenda as a consequence of the fact that si...

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Conclusions and numbers of the Annual Clinical Trials Symposium 2020
26 NOV 2020
Conclusions and numbers of the Annual Clinical Trials Symposium 2020

On the 20th of November, for one day during 8 sessions, 42 international and local professionals have discussed virtually in front of 123 attendees interested in the clinical research arena about their experience in facing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the development of clinical trials. The lessons about the impact of the pandemic, have been presented by representatives of the compet...

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Learnings from COVID-19 pandemic under the spotlight at the Clinical Trials Symposium | November 20, 2020
17 NOV 2020
Learnings from COVID-19 pandemic under the spotlight at the Clinical Trials Symposium | November 20, 2020

Our Annual Clinical Trials Symposium held online on the 20th of November 2020, is the place where the clinical research actors meet to discuss the unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. “2020: A YEAR OF UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES IN CLINICAL RESEARCH. WHAT DID WE LEARN AND HOW WE CAN TURN THE LEARNING FROM COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN A WIN FOR FUTURE”. Theref...

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“The training of specialists in the field of clinical trials is becoming increasingly important” – Interview of Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid in MedicHub
16 NOV 2020
“The training of specialists in the field of clinical trials is becoming increasingly important” – Interview of Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid in MedicHub

“The training of specialists in the field of clinical trials is becoming increasingly important” – Interview of Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid in MedicHub. The field of clinical trials opens doors to specific professions that are not yet taught in the Romanian faculties of Medicine and Pharmacy or with postgraduate courses. Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid explains how AVANTYO Institu...

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Cristina Racoceanu, new Interim President at NAMMDR
22 OCT 2020
Cristina Racoceanu, new Interim President at NAMMDR

Cristina Racoceanu was appointed by the Romanian Minister of Health as President of the Romanian National Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (NAMMDR), just one week after taking over the positions of Vice President with attributions regarding the technical-administrative activities. Previously, Cristina Racoceanu held a management position within the National Authority for Health Managemen...

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SAVE THE DATE for the Annual Clinical Trials Symposium | November 20, 2020
16 OCT 2020
SAVE THE DATE for the Annual Clinical Trials Symposium | November 20, 2020

This year, the second edition of AVANTYO main event will be held virtually and focused on the learning of the COVID-19 pandemics for the clinical trials community. The Annual Clinical Trials Symposium 2020 is organized under the patronage of the European CRO Federation - EUCROF and of the Romanian Association of CROs - ACCSCR. 2020 is a year of unprecedented challenges with major impact on both...

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Towards the Implementation of Personalised Medicine | EUCROF Webinar, 19 October 2020
06 OCT 2020
Towards the Implementation of Personalised Medicine | EUCROF Webinar, 19 October 2020

This is an online event organized by the European CRO Federation on Monday, October 19, 2020, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EES. This is a webinar for Medical Directors, Scientific Officers, Project Managers, Investigators, Senior CRAs, Biostatisticians, Patients Advocates and any other person involved in Clinical Trials. Registration deadline: 18 October 2020  - Overview -  The Cou...

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Minute of the Regular meeting with the authorities about clinical trials development in Romania - August 7, 2020
30 SEP 2020
Minute of the Regular meeting with the authorities about clinical trials development in Romania - August 7, 2020

The second AVANTYO online meeting with the competent Romanian authorities, the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices in Romania (NADMDR) and the National Commission for Bioethics of Medicines and Medical Devices (NCBMMD), was held on August 7, 2020, and gathered over 95 virtual attendees from the clinical trials industry and patients representatives. The “Regular meeting with ...

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AVANTYO co-organizer of the Conference on “Future of clinical trials, AI and data”
21 SEP 2020
AVANTYO co-organizer of the Conference on “Future of clinical trials, AI and data”

We have the pleasure to announce the Conference on “Future of clinical trials, AI and data”, a free online event held on Friday, 25 September 2020, 11-18h (EEST time) / 9-16h (UK time). Summary We are witnessing a biotechnological revolution and more companies invest huge funds in the biotechnology industry. Biotechnologies are at the heart of cancer and rare diseases therapies a...

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CRA Training for Advanced Level
11 SEP 2020
CRA Training for Advanced Level

We announce our Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Training for Advanced on September 17-18, 2020! This is the second module of the Training Program for CRA which is organized by AVANTYO Institute of Clinical Research for monitors. The participants who have already attended the CRA Training for Entry Level (module 1) organized by AVANTYO, will benefit from a 15% discount to the CRA Trai...

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The economic impact of clinical trials conducted in Romania under the spotlight
04 SEP 2020
The economic impact of clinical trials conducted in Romania under the spotlight

Clinical trials contribute significantly to a country's health and budget, benefiting patients, investigators, and the entire system. The report "Clinical Trials - foreign investments in Romania", made for the Romanian Association of International Drug Manufacturers (ARPIM) and the Association of Coordinating Companies for Clinical Trials in Romania (ACCSCR), was launched on Septe...

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Enrollment in a clinical trial: informing potential patients | Article in Viata Medicala
01 SEP 2020
Enrollment in a clinical trial: informing potential patients | Article in Viata Medicala

The clinical trials are part of medical research and, theoretically, any person can participate in a clinical trial, as a healthy volunteer or in a project focused on a specific pathology or therapeutically indication. Anyone could receive information about a certain clinical trial or about an option of therapy or a molecule under research. But what the Romanian Law says about informing the pat...

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Interactive GCP Virtual Training | August 25 / September 29, 2020
13 AUG 2020
Interactive GCP Virtual Training | August 25 / September 29, 2020

The course offers a refresh on GCP knowledge, to understand better the implications for the quality management system of the sponsor and its suitability for sites in practical terms! This one-day online training is the right choice for members of investigators team or site management professionals. The attendants might be professionals from clinical study teams or referrals,(i.e. clinician, ...

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GDPR for everyone. Applicability in clinical trials – an AVANTYO article in Viata Medicala magazine
04 AUG 2020
GDPR for everyone. Applicability in clinical trials – an AVANTYO article in Viata Medicala magazine

In 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679, became applicable and brought new rules to companies to adopt. Due to the large volume of personal data, the compliance with GDPR is important for sponsors, CROs, investigators and sites. What is the GDPR and the personal data, which are the five simple rules for complying with the GDPR, what is the European Code of Conduct in Cli...

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Regular meeting with the competent authorities about clinical trials development in Romania | August 7, 2020
23 JUL 2020
Regular meeting with the competent authorities about clinical trials development in Romania | August 7, 2020

The clinical trials development in Romania is still affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and by the backlog that has to be solved with new solutions to accelerate the studies approval. During the online roundtable organized by AVANTYO on the 7th of August, 2020, at 13:00, the competent authorities will disclose new information on this matter. With the series of regular meetings with the regulatory...

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Conclusions of the roundtable “Development of clinical trials in Romania during the COVID-19 pandemic period’’ published in Viata Medicala magazine
29 JUN 2020
Conclusions of the roundtable “Development of clinical trials in Romania during the COVID-19 pandemic period’’ published in Viata Medicala magazine

Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid has written a brief overview of the discussions from the roundtable that she hosted on May 15, 2020. The event has focused on the changes and solutions to be taken into consideration to improve the clinical trials deployment in Romania, activity severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. On the spot, there are the hot concerns that brought into discussion topics of ...

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Minute of the roundtable “Development of clinical trials in Romania during the COVID-19 pandemic period’’
03 JUN 2020
Minute of the roundtable “Development of clinical trials in Romania during the COVID-19 pandemic period’’

The competent authorities have shared the newest information regarding conducting the research studies during the COVID-19 pandemic that affects the deployment of clinical trials in Romania, in front of over 60 participants from 35 CROs and pharmaceutical companies during the online roundtable organized by AVANTYO on May 15, 2020. The event has brought the opportunity to discuss rules, innovat...

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The medical investigator and his team, an interview in Viata Medicala Magazine
26 MAY 2020
The medical investigator and his team, an interview in Viata Medicala Magazine

Dr. Cristina Florescu Moraid is interviewing Dr. Andreea Cristina Dumitriu, Country Lead at Premiere Research Romania, about the importance of the clinical research investigator and his team, pointing on the crucial roles in developing a drug of this clinician who knows very well the criteria for enrolling a certain type of patient and who rigorously selects the right people for a clinical researc...

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Dr. Eugen Bujor Almasan is the new interim president of Competent Authority (NAMMDR)
22 MAY 2020
Dr. Eugen Bujor Almasan is the new interim president of Competent Authority (NAMMDR)

The new interim president of NAMMDR was appointed by the Ministry of Health on 20th of May 2020, after being a vice-president for a few months and personal adviser to a health secretary of state in 2019. Dr. Almasan has also occupied top positions in the industry of clinical research, as IQVIA director and first president of the Romanian CROs’ Association (ACCSCR). In 2020, the president ...

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Announcement of the online roundtable ``Development of clinical trials in Romania during the COVID 19 pandemic period``
11 MAY 2020
Announcement of the online roundtable ``Development of clinical trials in Romania during the COVID 19 pandemic period``

The newest information regarding conducting the research studies during the COVID-19 pandemic that affects the deployment of clinical trials in Romania will be shared by Romanian competent authorities to pharma companies and CROs during the online roundtable organized by Avantyo on Friday, May 15, 2020, at 12:00 P.M. The outbreak of COVID‑19 has affected tremendously the clinical trials indus...

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AVANTYO moves online!
08 MAY 2020
AVANTYO moves online!

AVANTYO Institute of Clinical Research will be starting soon online training, conferencing, and events as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly evolved worldwide with major impacts on social life, healthcare systems, and the economy. As a response to this challenge and to keep our subscribers, participants and trainees connected and informed about the latest ...

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The Clinical Trials Monitor, an ``orchestrator`` –  article in Viata Medicala Magazine
04 MAY 2020
The Clinical Trials Monitor, an ``orchestrator`` – article in Viata Medicala Magazine

Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid - AVANTYO CEO, talks about the complexity of knowledge and responsibilities that make the monitor look like an orchestrator who puts the actors of the clinical trial to “sing” for the best “music”. She also points out that this speciality is almost “unknown” to medical science graduates even if clinical trials and monitoring are very ...

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The Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the responsibilities of  pharma sponsors  - Avantyo article in Viata Medicala magazine
06 APR 2020
The Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the responsibilities of pharma sponsors - Avantyo article in Viata Medicala magazine

In our fifth article, Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid presents the history of GCP - the code for clinical trials, which are the pharma sponsors’ responsibilities according to these guidelines and the latest guidance to conduct clinical trials during the COVID 19 pandemic issued by EMA and FDA, the regulatory authorities in the US and Europe. After the medical world has been shaken by tragic e...

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Guidance on the Management of Clinical Trials during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic
23 MAR 2020
Guidance on the Management of Clinical Trials during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic

Update 30.03.2020 | The European Commission, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and national Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have published new recommendations on how to manage the conduct of clinical trials in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The impact of the pandemic on European health systems and more broadly on society will make it necessary for sponsors to ...

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First regulatory workshop on COVID-19 facilitates global collaboration on vaccine development
19 MAR 2020
First regulatory workshop on COVID-19 facilitates global collaboration on vaccine development

The meeting was convened under the umbrella of the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA), co-chairs the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The goal of the meeting was to encourage the exchange of information about global efforts to find and develop new vaccines against COVID-19. On March 18, 2020, the first global regulat...

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“Patient Centric Approach, the effective partnership” - Avantyo article in Viata Medicala magazine
06 MAR 2020
“Patient Centric Approach, the effective partnership” - Avantyo article in Viata Medicala magazine

About patient involvement in drug development, the new “direct to patient” DTP model improving patients' recruitment and retention, about “Trials@Home Consortium”, the INNOVATIVE MEDICINES INITIATIVE platform (IMI) dedicated to accelerate the access of patient to novel medication and many other interesting subjects in our last article from Viata Medicala Magazine. Th...

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About the actors of a clinical trial - Avantyo article in Viata Medicala Magazine
13 FEB 2020
About the actors of a clinical trial - Avantyo article in Viata Medicala Magazine

In the third issue of the "Clinical Study Pill" / “Pastila de Studii Clinice” section from Viata Medicala Magazine, we wrote about the clinical trials professionals who perform their entire activity during the research project around the patient to ensure that any newly invented medicine is safe for the patient and works for his benefit to improve the quality of life. Thes...

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Open registrations for Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Training for Entry Level!
08 FEB 2020
Open registrations for Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Training for Entry Level!

We proudly announce our first training on the clinical research education scene. We have started our series of courses with a training for those who are at the core of the study research projects, the people monitoring the activities in terms of compliance with protocols & regulations, and who are also the liaison between many of actors such as sponsor, investigating doctors and other vendo...

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“The clinical trial, from A to Z”, an article in Viata Medicala magazine at the beginning of 2020
24 JAN 2020
“The clinical trial, from A to Z”, an article in Viata Medicala magazine at the beginning of 2020

As previously promised, we continue to "administer" clinical trial pills, by bringing to the attention of Viata Medicala magazine's readers, valuable information about the clinical trial phases. The process of developing a new medicine goes through all the four phases along several years, sometimes the development of a medicine lasting more than ten years. Find more in our arti...

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EUCROF 5th International Conference on Clinical Research
17 JAN 2020
EUCROF 5th International Conference on Clinical Research

On 10 & 11 February 2020, in Amsterdam, the European Contract Research Organizations Federation – EUCROF organizes its conference and proposes the participants to discuss and scrutinize “Science, Technology and Regulations Coming Together for Better Patients’ Health”. “The primary objective of the Conference is to ensure that all attendees are brought fully up ...

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Elections at  UMF
16 JAN 2020
Elections at UMF

Professors Doctors Adrian Streinu-Cercel, Cătălina Poiană and Viorel Jinga are the candidates for the position of rector at Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy - UMFCD. The first round of elections will take place on February 10th and the second on February 17 2020. Dr Adrian Streinu – Cercel, PhD, is an infectious diseases senior physician, manag...

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New Interim President of National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ANMDM)
14 JAN 2020
New Interim President of National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ANMDM)

On January 14, 2020, Roxana Stroe was appointed as interim president of the ANMDM by Victor Costache, Minister of Health. Dr Roxana Stroe is a senior physician specialized in Clinical Pharmacology and works at ANMDM since the end of 2010. Dr Stroe is currently the coordinator of the Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management Directorate of the institution. Since 2014, Dr Stroe has been a member of t...

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Interim president of ANMDMR dismissed
09 JAN 2020
Interim president of ANMDMR dismissed

Official news: the Ministry of Health has confirmed that the dismissal order for Marius Daniel Șișu was signed today by Victor Costache, the Minister of Health. Marius Daniel Șișu was appointed in February 2019 by the former Government as interim president of the Romanian National Agency of Drugs and Medical Devices - ANMDMR, although he dropped admission to the Faculty of Pharmacy in July 201...

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We started a series of articles on clinical trials fundamentals & information in Viata Medicala magazine
31 DEC 2019
We started a series of articles on clinical trials fundamentals & information in Viata Medicala magazine

As a preamble to our information activity in 2020, at the end of this year, we have started a series of articles in Viata Medicala magazine, dedicated to physicians, especially those who have not yet come in contact with clinical trials. The first of these articles appeared in the 2019 last issue of the magazine, no. 52, on page 14 and was written by Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid, Avantyo CEO. We...

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About new geographical distribution of clinical trials at the 9th Regular Conference of CRA ACADEMY
15 DEC 2019
About new geographical distribution of clinical trials at the 9th Regular Conference of CRA ACADEMY

Dr. Cristina Florescu Moraid, CEO of AVANTYO Institute of Clinical Research has been invited to open the works of the 9th Regular Conference “Partnership in Clinical Trials”, held in Belgrade, on December 13, 2019 with the presentation "Clinical Trials - Perpetually shifting geographical footprints". The event was organized by CRA Academy from Belgrade. The geographica...

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First Avantyo roundtable has gathered the executives of the ACCSCR members
03 DEC 2019
First Avantyo roundtable has gathered the executives of the ACCSCR members

On November 29, 2019, we have organized our first roundtable hosted by Avantyo's CEO, Dr Cristina Florescu Moraid. The event has focused on educational needs of clinical research professionals in 2020, in the context of the expected changes in the process of submission & approval of clinical trials, due to the new Clinical Trial Regulation (EU 536/2014) and of the new organizing rules of t...

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Two new DIA conferences, held this December in Amsterdam
21 NOV 2019
Two new DIA conferences, held this December in Amsterdam

The Drug Information Association chose Amsterdam for its two European conferences regarding implementing the new EU clinical trials regulation and complying with global disclosure and transparency requirements for medicinal products and medical devices. Both events are held this December at the Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City. Clinical Trial Regulation Conference The conference will focus on ...

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2019 SCRS Central & Eastern European Ambassador Symposium held in Warsaw, Poland
18 NOV 2019
2019 SCRS Central & Eastern European Ambassador Symposium held in Warsaw, Poland

Poland, wherein 2019 the government invested 100 million PLN to set up the Polish Medical Research Agency dedicated to increase the level of education within the medical corps on the development of clinical trials and to create a network of specialized centres, has been chosen as a host for the 2019 SCRS CEE Ambassador Symposium. ” The Polish Medical Research Agency is not the same i...

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The leading positions in the Romanian National Drug Agency (ANMDMR) blocked by the Ministry of Health
14 NOV 2019
The leading positions in the Romanian National Drug Agency (ANMDMR) blocked by the Ministry of Health

The competition to recruit the president and vice president of the Romanian National Drug Agency (ANMDMR) scheduled for November 6, 2019 has been postponed for subsequent dates. The information is available from an announcement of the Ministry of Health General Directorate of Legal and Human Resources, document consulted by 360medical.ro. The contest scheduled on November 6th at 11:00 am, wa...

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DIA organizes the Clinical Trial Regulation Information Day for CEE Countries, in Bucharest
14 OCT 2019
DIA organizes the Clinical Trial Regulation Information Day for CEE Countries, in Bucharest

Are Central and Eastern European Union member states ready to implement the new EU Clinical Trial Regulation (536/2014)? This information day provides a platform for discussion about the status of the implementation and further compliance with the new Regulation, as well as the associated legislation in the region. The event is organized by the Drug Information Association (DIA) and is held on ...

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Clinical Trials Symposium 2019
11 OCT 2019
Clinical Trials Symposium 2019

Welcome to the Clinical Trials Symposium! We are pleased to announce that our 2019 edition has started, under the patronage of the European CRO Federation and Romanian Association of CROs. We have highlighted so far the importance of developing clinical trials in the medical community, an overview of the real benefit for patients and physicians and the busy activity of the European CRO Federati...

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