Events

HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – was delighted to welcome representatives of the government, healthcare and pharmaceutical institutions, the scientific community, the media and its member companies to its 2026 New Year’s Reception. The event reflected the shared commitment of all stakeholders to strengthening clinical research in Greece and fostering continued collaboration in support of innovation, patient access and scientific excellence. The traditional New Year’s cake cutting ceremony was led by the Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiadis, who reaffirmed the Government’s support for the continued development of clinical research in Greece. In his address, the ...

HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – participated in the scientific conference organised by the National Organisation for Medicines (EOF), which provided an important platform for institutional dialogue on the future of pharmaceutical policy in Greece. Representing HACRO, Board President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki took part in the panel discussion “Challenges and Proposals – The Stakeholders’ Perspective,” where she highlighted the pivotal role of the National Organisation for Medicines (EOF) as a cornerstone of Greece’s clinical research ecosystem. Ms Koraki emphasised that an efficient and well-functioning regulatory authority is essential to enhancing Greece’s attractiveness as a destination ...

HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – was proud to support, under its auspices, the 10th Annual Conference of the Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK), held under the theme “Putting People First – Building Bridges of Care.” HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki participated in the panel discussion “Clinical Trials: A Driving Force for Progress and Access to Innovation,” highlighting the pivotal role of clinical trials in connecting scientific innovation with better outcomes for patients. During the discussion, she emphasised that maintaining Europe’s competitiveness in clinical research requires continuous adaptation through a faster, more agile and better harmonised ...

At the annual “Health Above All 2025” conference, co-organised by Next is Now and Dome Consulting, HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki participated in the panel discussion “Changing the Landscape: The New Era of Clinical Research,” alongside Lilian Vildiridi, Secretary General for Health Services, under the moderation of health journalist Aimilía Stathakou. The discussion highlighted the significant progress achieved in recent years, while emphasising the importance of maintaining the momentum of reform. Key initiatives—including the establishment of Clinical Trial Offices, the implementation of the new Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD) and the development of the National Biomedical Research Registry—were identified as ...

HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki participated in the panel discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Trials and the Pharmaceutical Industry” at the 7th Panhellenic Conference on Clinical Trials and Research, organised by the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Industry Representatives (SAFEE). During the discussion, Ms Koraki stressed that responsible innovation cannot exist without clinical trials. Clinical research is the essential pathway through which innovative therapies reach patients, while also providing the most reliable insight into patients’ unmet medical needs particularly in the face of an ageing population and the growing prevalence of chronic and rare diseases. Although Europe continues to face increasing ...

HACRO – the Hellenic Association of Contract Research Organizations – was once again proud to support the 14th Clinical Research Conference, organised by Ethos Events under the theme “Clinical Trials: Progress, Challenges and the Road Ahead.” HACRO President Evangelia (Lia) Koraki participated in the panel discussion “Clinical Trials: Where Do We Stand?”, joining leading stakeholders in a timely discussion on the latest developments and the growing momentum of clinical research in Greece. Key topics included the anticipated publication of the new Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD), announced by the Minister of Health during the conference, the planned launch of the ...