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Building Research Capacity

Horn of Africa Clinical Trials

Advancing ethical clinical research capacity and improving healthcare outcomes across the Horn of Africa region

Mission Statement

Catalyze better health outcomes through ethical, high-quality clinical research that builds local capacity, aligns with global standards, and creates access to new treatments for patients.

Vision Statement

To become a premier African CRO based in Ethiopia that sets the benchmark in clinical trial delivery, drives innovation, and fosters equitable research practices for diverse populations.

Our Services

Comprehensive support for ethical, high-quality clinical research

Clinical Trial Planning and Monitoring
Site selection, patient recruitment, protocol compliance, and monitoring.
Data Management and Biostatistics
Database management, quality assurance, and statistical analysis.
Regulatory Affairs
Preparation and submission of regulatory documents, obtaining trial approvals, and compliance monitoring.
Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance
Adverse event reporting and safety trend assessments.
Laboratory / Biomarker Services
Pharmacokinetic testing, genetic testing, and efficacy biomarker assessments.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals driving clinical research excellence

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Gabriel Daniel

Gabriel Daniel (aka: Aklile G. Giorgis) is a management specialist with 50 years of experience in the design and impleme...

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Dr. Fissiha Antalew

Dr. Fissiha Antalew, PharmD, is an Associate Director of Clinical Supply at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. In his curren...

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Dr. Eyerusalem Befkadu

Eyerusalem Befkadu, PharmD, BCPS is an emergency medicine clinical specialist at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital....

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Dr. Ermias Tilahun

Ermias Tilahun, MPH, PhD., brings over 15 years of experience in epidemiology, clinical research, and public health, aca...

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Dr. Fikreab S. Admasu

Dr. Fikreab S. Admasu, Senior Data Scientist at MSD, develops statistical and machine learning models for impact assessm...

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Dr. Biruhalem Bayayibign

Dr. Biruhalem A Bayayibign is a seasoned expert in pharmacovigilance and clinical trials, bringing many years of rich ex...

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Dr. Tiruneh Hailemariam

A molecular biologist with more than 15 years of biotech industry experience, Dr. Tiruneh has spearheaded the developmen...

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Dr. Meklit Workneh

Dr. Meklit Workneh is a double board-certified internal medicine physician, infectious disease specialist and pathologis...

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Trusted by Leading Organizations

Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority
EPPAD
EPPAD Pharmaceuticals
AAHRI
WHO
EMOH
Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority
EPPAD
EPPAD Pharmaceuticals
AAHRI
WHO
EMOH