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European Federation of Pharmaceutical industries and associations
   

EFPIA Newsletter 22 May 2025

 
 
 
   

International Clinical Trials Day 2025

Developing a medicine takes years of research and significant investment. Clinical trials are a critical part of this journey, making it possible to bring life-changing treatments and vaccines to patients. They offer patients early access to potentially groundbreaking therapies and play a vital role in advancing medical knowledge, improving care, and saving lives.

On International Clinical Trials Day 2025, we honour the patients, researchers, scientists, and regulators across Europe who make clinical research possible.

Learn more about the importance of clinical trials here.

 
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How public-private partnerships are optimising the research ecosystem
22 May 2025

Clinical Trials: The Innovative Health Initiative is showing the power of collaboration as a catalyst for change in... Read more

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Cross-border trials: ‘Not every patient is as lucky as me’
21 May 2025

Patient story: travelling to Germany for a clinical trial offered Savo Pilipovic access to life-saving melanoma therapy.... Read more

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Clinical trials: Good for patients, good for Europe
20 May 2025

The EU Biotech Act is a unique opportunity to strengthen Europe’s clinical research ecosystem and regain global competitiveness... Read more

 
 
 
   

Europe’s pharmaceutical industry is at a crossroads

As discussions on the General Pharmaceutical Legislation come to a head, Europe faces two choices: becoming a leader in innovative research, development and manufacturing, or losing its global standing.

 

Read the full POLITICO article here.

 
 
 
 
   

Events

 

JLABS | Paths to the patient: Business models for drug discovery and development
03 June 2025 (Utrecht, The Netherlands)

How do you choose the right path to bring your drug discovery to patients? Join this JLABS program to discover the pros... Read more

MSCA Staff Exchanges hybrid information session
05 June 2025 (Alicante, Hybrid)

Join the hybrid information session on 5 June 2025 to learn more about MSCA Staff Exchanges. Read more

 
 
 
   

What we are reading

 
'Use existing policy tools for quick health impacts' urge EU lawmakers
On 21 May 2025 (Euractiv)

Delivery, not ambition, is now the real test for the EU’s health policy. Speakers at Euractiv’s Health Policy Conference... Read more

Improving equitable access to medicines in Europe must remain a priority
On 21 May 2025 (The Parliament)

Where you live in Europe determines your chances of accessing new medicines. It's time we changed this - to ensure... Read more

Making Europe more attractive for conducting clinical trials
On 20 May 2025 (IHI)

IHI and IMI projects are enhancing the environment in Europe for conducting clinical trials by connecting relevant... Read more

READI project to usher in more inclusive approach to clinical trials
On 14 April 2025 (IHI)

The new project aims to support the inclusion in clinical trials of underrepresented groups, a move that will both... Read more