20 March 2025

Avance Clinical Partners with China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan to Strengthen Early-to-Late Phase Clinical Trial Pathway

Avance Clinical Partners with China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan to Strengthen Early-to-Late Phase Clinical Trial Pathway

China Medical University Hospital (CMUH), one of Taiwan’s leading and most innovative medical institutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Avance Clinical, a globally recognized contract research organization (CRO) with operations across Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.

This strategic partnership is set to strengthen clinical research collaboration, accelerating drug development and bringing innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

CMUH is renowned for its excellence in conducting clinical trials, and Avance Clinical specializes in early-phase clinical researchers. By combining CMUH’s extensive experience in large-scale, late-stage trials with Avance Clinical’s expertise in early-phase drug development, the partnership offers international biotech companies a seamless pathway from first-in-human studies to regulatory approval and commercialization.

“This collaboration marks is a significant step toward strengthening Taiwan’s role as a global leader in clinical research” said Yvonne Lungershausen, CEO of Avance Clinical. “By partnering with a prestigious institution like CMUH, we are creating a streamlined pathway for biotech companies to progress from early-phase trials to market. This aligns with our shared vision of supporting innovative therapies across the entire drug development journey, ensuring they reach patient efficiently and effectively.”

Professor Der-Yang Cho, Dean of CMUH, also emphasized the significance of the partnership: “We are excited to collaborate with Avance Clinical to expand international research opportunities and further strengthen our capabilities in early-phase studies. This agreement not only enhances our ability to support global biotech companies but also accelerates the delivery of innovative treatments to patients.”

With its cutting-edge research infrastructure, diverse patient population, and highly experienced clinical teams, CMUH provides an optimal environment for conducting high-quality clinical trials. This partnership with Avance Clinical underscores both organizations’ commitment to advancing medical research and fostering global collaborations that drive healthcare innovation.

About China Medical University Hospital

China Medical University Hospital was established in 1980, and has grown from a regional hospital to a medical center to a Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited hospital with more than 2,000 beds, 190,000 outpatient services and 14,000 emergency services per month. Now CMUH is the second largest healthcare system in Taiwan, and one of the largest medical centers in central Taiwan, providing excellent medical services and education in Western and Chinese medicine.

About Avance Clinical

Avance Clinical is a leading global CRO specializing in early to late-phase clinical trials for biotech companies. Headquartered in Australia, Avance Clinical delivers faster, more flexible, and high-quality clinical trial solutions with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and patient-centric research. With a global footprint spanning Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America, and Europe, Avance Clinical offers comprehensive support from preclinical consulting to Phase I-III trials, ensuring biotech sponsors achieve efficient trial execution and regulatory success.

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