South Korea, DIA Explore Collaboration for Training

Korea National Enterprise for Clinical Trials (KoNECT) and the DIA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a cooperative relationship and explore collaboration in development of training, education and knowledge exchange opportunities. Both organizations have an interest in delivering educational offerings through classroom and on-line training courses along with additional opportunities to further develop and advance innovations in therapeutic product development.

KoNECT was established in April, 2014 as a non-profit foundation by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare for the purpose of furthering development of clinical trial infrastructure and capability, with an objective to establish Korea as a global clinical trial hub and preferred partner for drug development in the Asia Pacific region, as the continuum of the 1st KoNECT established in December 2007.

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