Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I am pleased to invite you to the upcoming edition of the Clinical Trials Symposium . This event will be held in Bucharest, Romania under the patronage of the European CRO Federation (EUCROF), the Romanian Association of Companies Conducting Clinical Research (ACCSCR), and the Romanian Association of International Medicine Manufacturers (ARPIM)

The landscape of clinical trials is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the need for innovation, increased efficiency, and the ability to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. This is happening amidst economic volatility, geopolitical instability, and rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence.

The Clinical Trials Symposium provides a multidisciplinary platform for the clinical trials community, including academia, the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, investigation sites, and clinical research entities, to discuss visionary advancements in clinical research. This conference will offer in-person networking opportunities with decision-makers and focus on real-life case studies and insightful presentations.

The agenda for this year will address topics related to:

Romania and Europe on the Global Clinical Trials Stage: Strategic and Regulatory Considerations

·         Current Status: National Strategy for Developing Clinical Trials in Romania

·         EU Regulation 536/2014: Challenges in Transitioning Trials to CTIS

·         Competitive Edge: Key Features for Romania and Europe to Attract Clinical Trials

·         Oncology Trials of the Future: CAR-T Capabilities in Romania

How AI is Revolutionizing Drug Development

·         Ethical Considerations: The Implications of Using AI in Clinical Trials

·         Operational Efficiency: Tools to Streamline Processes

·         AI in Trial Design: Enhancing Protocols and Patient Recruitment

·         Predictive Analytics: Improving Outcomes and Reducing Costs

Decentralized Clinical Trials

·         Digital Health Technologies (DHTs): Integration of DHTs into Clinical Trial Platforms

·         Home Visits: Challenges & Opportunities in Implementing Home-Based Trial Visits

·         Remote Monitoring: Leveraging Wearable Devices and Telemedicine

Patient Perspective

·         A Patient’s Journey: First-Hand Experience of Participating in a Clinical Trial

·         Patient-Centric Approaches: Enhancing Engagement and Retention

This edition will host hundreds of professionals from Romania and around the world who work in the field of clinical research.

We kindly invite you to register as soon as possible!

I look forward to meeting you in person at Novotel Bucharest City Center- PARIS Ha and virtually on November 8, 2024, at the ANNUAL CLINICAL TRIALS SYMPOSIUM.

Dr. Cristina Florescu Moraid, MSc, EuSpLM, MRQA
President of Clinical Trials Symposium Organizing Committee
CEO AVANTYO Institute of Clinical Research