Strong Collaboration for the Future of Healthcare

The Center of Excellence and Application for Clinical Research Support Unit, established as part of the collaboration initiated in 2023 between Roche and İnönü University—following the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş—was officially opened. Driven by Roche’s vision to contribute to the sustainability of healthcare services, this partnership aims to enhance the efficiency of clinical research in the region and ensure the uninterrupted continuation of treatment for participating volunteers. 

The Center of Excellence and Application for Clinical Research Support Unit, inaugurated on Tuesday, June 24 with the participation of representatives from İnönü University, and Roche Türkiye, will operate in a prefabricated structure. This facility includes observation rooms where patients can be admitted, infusion and blood collection rooms prepared for treatments, as well as dedicated work areas for healthcare personnel and field coordinators. Built to be portable and relocatable in case of potential disasters, the unit allows for the secure storage of all investigational products and clinical research documents. Thereby, the goal is to ensure the integrity of patient data and the uninterrupted continuation of treatment processes for patients participating in clinical research.

Speaking about the collaboration with Roche Türkiye, Rector of İnönü University Prof. Dr. Nusret Akpolat said: “As İnönü University, we continue our efforts with the goal of ensuring the continuity of not only healthcare services but also scientific research. In line with this vision, we are very pleased to bring our Center of Excellence and Application for Clinical Research Support Unit to life. Established as part of the collaboration we initiated with Roche Türkiye, this unit will provide safe and accessible healthcare services to our physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients. I believe that this partnership, which will enhance the quality of clinical research, will make a significant contribution to our scientific productivity in the field of health. I sincerely thank Roche Türkiye for their valuable support and collaboration.”

Director of İnönü University Clinical Research Unit, Prof. Dr. Emin Kaya, stated: “Clinical research plays a critical role in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of healthcare services. As İnönü University, one of our primary goals is to increase scientific productivity in this field at both national and regional levels. Our Center of Excellence and Application for Clinical Research Support Unit, established in collaboration with Roche Türkiye, is a significant step toward achieving this goal. With its modern equipment and infrastructure, it provides a safe, accessible, and sustainable environment for our researchers and patients. I believe that, through this collaboration, we will be able to deliver evidence-based healthcare services in a more systematic and robust manner. I would like to thank all stakeholders who contributed to this effort.”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Center of Excellence and Application for Clinical Research Support Unit, General Manager of Roche Pharmaceuticals Türkiye, Farid Bidgoli, said: “As Roche, we carry out all our work with the mission of delivering more benefits to more patients. One of the most critical areas in achieving this goal is clinical research, as it enables more effective prevention of diseases and the development of new diagnostic solutions and treatments. Our global R&D investment of 13 billion Swiss Francs in 2024 is a clear reflection of our strong commitment in this field. Through our collaboration with İnönü University, we aimed to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services in the region. Today, we are very pleased to inaugurate the İnönü University Center of Excellence and Application for Clinical Research Support Unit as a tangible outcome of this partnership. I believe this unit will provide patients with an ethical and reliable research environment and will pave the way for the establishment of new clinical research centers in the future. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to İnönü University for this valuable collaboration.” 

Roche Pharmaceuticals Türkiye Clinical Operations Country Head for Türkiye, Mina Nejadamin said: “As Roche, we have been continuously conducting clinical trials in Türkiye for over a quarter of a century, enabling access to future healthcare solutions today. Over the past 10 years, we have increased our investment in clinical trials by 800 times, while making it a top priority to establish sustainable partnerships and support progress in this field in order to address patients' future needs today. One concrete example of this approach is the Center of Excellence and Application for Clinical Research Support Unit we established in 2023 in collaboration with İnönü University. With its fully equipped infrastructure, this unit provides a strong foundation that enables patients to continue their treatments comfortably, allows healthcare professionals to work efficiently, and ensures the secure storage of data. I would like to thank İnönü University for this valuable and long-term partnership. I truly believe that this collaboration is an important step toward bringing hope to more patients through innovative treatments in the future."