About us
AICROplus is the evolution of the Italian Association of Contract Research Organisations (AICRO), founded in 2004. Always promoting quality, ethics and training in clinical research, today AICROplus is opening up to a wider network of players.
Siamo l’Associazione di CRO e di Provider di servizi per la ricerca clinica: aziende specializzate e Società di consulenza. Organizzazioni che, insieme, rendono possibile una ricerca moderna e sicura.
Why AICROplus is needed today
With the introduction of the ICH-GCP R2 and R3 guidelines, clinical research has been transformed:
- New technologies
- Decentralised and hybrid studies
- Increasingly complex supplier networks
- New responsibilities for all stakeholders
In this context, CROs and service providers are not mere executors, but key players in ensuring the quality, safety and transparency of clinical studies.
Our Mission
Representing: a united voice before authorities, institutions, Italian and European stakeholders
Training: promoting GxP culture and continuous professional development for all research professionals
Sharing: upholding standards of quality and integrity, in line with regulations
Connect: create synergies between companies, professionals, research centres and institutions
Our Values
- Ethics
- Continuous improvement
- Collaboration and transparency
- Responsible innovation
- Service orientation
Who we represent
AICROplus welcomes companies that provide services to support clinical research
- Contract Research Organisation (CRO)
- Consulting firms
- Data management and biostatistics
- Pharmacovigilance
- Site Management Organisation
- Central or specialist laboratories
- eClinical Technologies
- Logistics and drug management
- Certified translations and document management
- Auditing, quality and compliance services
- Decentralised and home-based services
The benefits of joining AICROplus
Visibility
A nationally and European recognised brand, synonymous with expertise.
Training and continuing education
Events, workshops, refresher courses, regulatory focus, innovation.
Networking & Partnership
An ecosystem of like-minded companies to generate collaborations, new ideas and business opportunities.
Guidelines and operational support
Shared best practices for supplier qualification, contract management, and quality ‘by design’.
Representation and advocacy
Active participation in institutional dialogue, contribution to sector policies and adherence to European standards.