Events

Building a Long-Term Strategy for Clinical Research in Greece

Building a Long-Term Strategy for Clinical Research in Greece

HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – participated in the 10th Panhellenic Conference “Molecular Medicine: From the Laboratory to Clinical Practice – Challenges and Questions X,” held on 25–27 June 2026, with a presentation by HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki during the session “Clinical Trials in Greece – The Need for New

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HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki Elected to the EUCROF Executive Board

HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki Elected to the EUCROF Executive Board

The HACRO – Hellenic Association of CROs is pleased to congratulate its President, Mrs. Evangelia (Lia) Koraki, on her election to the Executive Board of the European CRO Federation (EUCROF). The election took place during the EUCROF Spring General Assembly, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 4–5 June 2026, bringing together representatives from across Europe to

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National Awareness Campaign on Clinical Trials Presented at the Ministry of Health

National Awareness Campaign on Clinical Trials Presented at the Ministry of Health

On 20 May, marking World Clinical Trials Day, a press conference was held at the Ministry of Health to officially launch the awareness campaign “I Participate Because I Have… Knowledge – Benefit – Trust.” The event brought together Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis, Secretary General for Health Services Lilian Venetia Vildiridi, EOF President Spyros Sapounas,

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From Reform to Strategy: Building a Sustainable Future for Clinical Research in Greece

From Reform to Strategy: Building a Sustainable Future for Clinical Research in Greece

HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – participated in the High-Level Policy Round Table “IBD Greece 2030”, held on 19 May 2026, represented by its President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki in the panel discussion “Pharmaceutical Innovation, Clinical Trials and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).” During the discussion, Ms Koraki highlighted that Greece is gradually

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World Clinical Trials Day 2026: Launch of the “I Participate Because I Have… Knowledge – Benefit – Trust” Awareness Campaign

World Clinical Trials Day 2026: Launch of the "I Participate Because I Have… Knowledge – Benefit – Trust" Awareness Campaign

On World Clinical Trials Day, the Alliance for Promoting the Value of Clinical Trials—bringing together the Greek Patients Association, HACRO (Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations) and the Athens Medical Association—is proud to launch its new national awareness campaign, “I Participate Because I Have… Knowledge – Benefit – Trust.” The campaign aims to provide patients

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Empowering Patients Through Education: Supporting the Next Generation of Patient Experts

Empowering Patients Through Education: Supporting the Next Generation of Patient Experts

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

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Protecting Patients’ Rights at Every Stage of Clinical Research

Protecting Patients' Rights at Every Stage of Clinical Research

HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – was honoured to participate in the event “The Role of Patients: Participation and Rights in Healthcare,” organised by the Greek Patients Association at the Hellenic Parliament on 27 April, marking the European Patients’ Rights Day. HACRO warmly congratulates the Greek Patients Association for this important

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Expanding Patient Access to Innovation Through Clinical Research

Expanding Patient Access to Innovation Through Clinical Research

HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – participated in the 52nd Annual Panhellenic Medical Congress, organised by the Athens Medical Society, held on 2–4 April. During the roundtable discussion “Patient Access to Innovation and the Role of Clinical Trials,” HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki highlighted the latest developments in the European and

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