Clinical Research in Central & Eastern Europe: Developments and Challenges

In recent years the countries of Central and Eastern Europe have seen many political and economic changes which have affected the clinical research market. Changes in EU member status, economic standards, labor policy and political changes all effect the environment for clinical trials in this region. In some countries these changes are leading to a less competitive arena for clinical trials, as evidenced by more regulatory hurdles, saturation of sites, and highly unstable labor markets for clinical research personnel as the demand for experienced staff outweighs the supply.

At the same time, there are new countries on the horizon which are just getting started in clinical trials and could offer many opportunities but also come with their challenges. Central and Eastern Europe can still provide excellent recruitment with costs savings but the planning of studies needs to be done with more sophistication than was previously required to get good results.

This presentation focuses on the current and future challenges related to the clinical studies in the region, provide background on the forces that have created the current picture and suggest strategies for success in the future based on actual case studies and experience.

Clinical Research in Central & Eastern Europe: Developments and Challenges was presented by Dr. Malgorzata Szerszeniewska, President, with AbCRO and aired on 2008-07-10. For more details, or to download this conference please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com