Clinical Research Organizations (CRO)

A Clinical Research Organization (CRO) is a company that provides specialized services to help develop new medical treatments and drugs. They manage and conduct the complex process of clinical trials, which test the safety and effectiveness of new medications on people. CROs work on behalf of pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals, or academic institutions, offering expertise in designing studies, recruiting patients, collecting data, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Their goal is to facilitate the efficient, accurate, and ethical testing of new therapies, helping bring safe and effective medicines to market more quickly.