On April 18, 2026, Medex CRO successfully organized a comprehensive, full-day Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training in collaboration with Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital in Istanbul.
The jointly organized training brought together investigators, physicians, and clinical research professionals, maintaining a strong focus on compliance, data integrity, and high-quality clinical research practices within Türkiye.
Conducted with the approval of the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK) under the Ministry of Health, the program ensured full alignment with national regulatory requirements and international Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
A Comprehensive, Full-Day Training Program
The training covered the key components of clinical research, seamlessly combining theoretical foundations with practical applications. Key topics included:
- Fundamentals of Clinical Research and Study Design
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Principles
- Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
- Protocol Development
- Clinical Trial Documentation and Data Integrity
- Roles and Responsibilities of Investigators, Sponsors, and CROs
- Budget Planning and Site Operations
- Adverse Event (AE) Management and Reporting
The program was designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and actionable operational insight, reflecting real-world clinical trial environments.
Interactive Workshops and Real-World Scenarios
A standout component of the training was the inclusion of interactive workshop sessions, where participants directly engaged with real-life clinical trial scenarios.
This hands-on approach encouraged active participation, enabling attendees to effectively bridge the gap between regulatory knowledge and practical, on-site execution.
Expert Contributions and Collaboration
The training featured expert contributions from Dr. Selçuk Şen, Medical Director at Medex CRO, Prof. Dr. Erkut Öztürk, and Prof. Dr. Murat Çabalar, alongside Gülşah Yalçın, Training Lead at Medex , supported by a multidisciplinary team of clinical research professionals involved in the delivery of the program.
The program was further supported by Medex’s Quality Department, reinforcing a strong focus on compliance and quality-driven clinical research practices.
This collaboration between Medex CRO and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital successfully combined operational expertise with real-world clinical experience, creating a comprehensive and impactful learning environment.
Supporting Clinical Research Capacity in Türkiye
The training was designed to support capacity building and enhance the quality, compliance, and reliability of clinical research practices in Türkiye.
Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, as a high-capacity healthcare institution with a dynamic and research-oriented clinical environment, provided a strong setting for this collaboration. Through this partnership, the program contributed to strengthening both the academic readiness and operational capabilities of clinical research.
The program provided participants with a structured and practice-oriented learning environment, strengthening knowledge and promoting high-quality clinical research practices in line with Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
Through such training programs, Medex CRO continues to support the development of high-quality clinical research practices and foster collaboration between clinical institutions and research professionals.
The program was delivered free of charge, reflecting Medex CRO’s commitment to supporting the advancement of clinical research practices in Türkiye.
