The Future of Clinical Trials Discussed at AnkaTheraHub

On February 28, 2025, the 5th Scientific Meeting on Advancing Clinical Trials was held at the 50th Anniversary Amphitheater of Ankara University with 110 participants from researchers, academicians, and professionals interested in clinical trials and the medical field. The event focused on current developments in clinical trials, ethical processes, and innovative approaches in the industry.

Moderated by Prof. Dr. Hamdi Akan from the Clinical Research Association, the opening speech was given by Prof. Dr. Hakan Akbulut, Director of AnkaTheraHub, who provided insights into the center’s mission and objectives for advancing clinical trials in Türkiye.

Following that, Prof. Dr. Hamdi Akan (Clinical Research Association) “Drug Clinical Trials: Processes & Challenges” detailing the stages of drug research, encountered challenges, and regulatory processes. Dr. Hilal İlbars, President of the Clinical Research Association, presented on “Site Organization for Clinical Trials,” offering information on the principles of managing center organizations in clinical trials. In the next presentation, Prof. Dr. Hakan Orer (Ethics Expert, Koç University) emphasized the importance of ethical processes in clinical trials.

The second session of the event began with Dr. Hilal İlbars, who informed participants about Medical Device Clinical Trials. Dr. Amélie Michon, from the European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (ECRIN), presented valuable insights on the European clinical trial ecosystem. The final presentation of the event, “AnkaTrials: Innovations in Clinical Trial Management,” was given by Prof. Dr. İrfan Çiçin (Medical Oncology, İstinye University), discussing the integration of new technologies in clinical trials.

The panel discussion and Q&A session were conducted interactively, with active participation from attendees. The event, which drew great interest from experts in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, provided an in-depth discussion on the key issues and solutions faced by the industry. 💡 Stay tuned to follow the latest innovations in clinical trials and to join the next meeting