Events

HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki participated as a speaker at the 4th Educational Conference, organised by the Scientific Society for Continuing Education in Clinical Research (EEDIEKE) in collaboration with the Haematology–Oncology Department of Theagenio Cancer Hospital in Thessaloniki. The conference, entitled “Good Clinical Practice for Conducting Clinical Trials in Greece Today,” brought together experts to […]

The Annual General Assembly of the Hellenic Association of Clinical Research Organizations HACRO – Hellenic Association of CROs took place on October 30, 2025, during which a new 7-member Board of Directors was elected (5 regular and 2 alternate members). At its first meeting on November 7, 2025, the Board was constituted as follows:– Evangelia

At this year’s 14th Panhellenic Patients Conference, representatives of the Alliance for Promoting the Value of Clinical Trials—Katerina Koutsogianni (Greek Patients Association), Evangelia (Lia) Koraki (HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations) and Lefteris Thireos (Athens Medical Association)—presented the Alliance’s mission and objectives for the first time to patient organisation representatives and conference

HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki participated in the 24th HealthWorld Conference, organised by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, as a speaker in the panel discussion “Maximizing the Impact of Clinical Trials for Science, Patients and the Economy.” During the discussion, Ms Koraki emphasised that, despite the significant progress achieved in recent years, Greece must accelerate

HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – was proud to participate in the 17th Greece Race for the Cure®, held on 28 September, which brought together a record number of participants in support of breast cancer awareness. More than 60,000 participants took part, both in the streets of Athens and online, sending

HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki participated virtually in the Innovation in Oncology VII Panhellenic Conference, held on 27 September, delivering a presentation entitled “Opportunities and Challenges in Conducting Clinical Trials in Greece.” During her presentation, she highlighted Greece’s key strengths and the opportunities to further expand clinical research, while also addressing the challenges that continue

As part of this year’s 89th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki had the honour of representing HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – as a member of the Alliance for Promoting the Value of Clinical Trials, established by the Greek Patients Association, HACRO and the Athens Medical Association.

HACRO reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation in clinical research and supporting a patient-centred healthcare system through its participation in the 2nd Synergies Forum on Cancer Policy, Research & Funding Strategies, organised by the Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK). HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki participated in the panel discussion “Addressing Challenges in Clinical Trials,” where experts

The transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical research and the ways AI technologies are already being integrated across every stage of the clinical trial process were the focus of a presentation delivered by HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki during the panel discussion “AI Applications in Healthcare” at the 3rd Market Access for non-Market

On the occasion of World Clinical Trials Day, HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations, together with the Greek Patients Association and the Athens Medical Association, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Alliance for Promoting the Value of Clinical Trials. The Alliance aims to foster a culture of awareness, understanding and