Patients are at the heart of clinical research. Their active involvement throughout the research process, combined with access to high-quality education, is essential to building a more patient-centred, inclusive and sustainable healthcare system.
In this context, HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations is proud to support the Rare Diseases Greece Patient Academy – Patient Expert Training, the first structured educational initiative of its kind in Greece and one of the first in Europe specifically designed for representatives of patients living with rare diseases.
HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki participated as a speaker in the Academy’s opening session, delivering educational presentations on key aspects of clinical trials and highlighting the importance of patient engagement throughout the clinical research process.
By strengthening patients’ knowledge and understanding of clinical research, initiatives such as the Patient Academy empower patient representatives to become informed partners in research, healthcare decision-making and public policy, contributing to a more transparent, collaborative and patient-centred research ecosystem.
HACRO warmly congratulates Rare Diseases Greece and its Vice President, Dimitrios Athanasiou, for this outstanding initiative, and extends its best wishes to all participants for their commitment to strengthening the voice of people living with rare diseases.