EP-Link is No.1 in the SMO industry in Japan
A group of professionals with a high level of expertise
and responsiveness to change

Largest Number of CRCs in Japan

The only one in the industry with over 1,000 CRCs

CRCs

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  • CRCs certified
    by the Japan SMO Association

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  • CRCs certified
    by The Japanese Society
    of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

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  • CRCs with
    oncology experience

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*As of September 2023

Strengths in the Field of Oncology

EP-Link has unparalleled strength in the field of oncology,
supporting cancer centers and base hospitals for cancer treatment throughout Japan.

Percentage of Clinical Sites Partnered
with EP-Link
  • %

    Affiliated with
    18 ouf of

    18cancer centers across Japan

    *As of September 2023

  • %

    Partnered with about80%

    of the 456 "base hospitals for cancer treatment" designated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

    *As of April 1, 2023

To continuously develop professional CRCs who can handle oncology clinical trials, we regularly hold in-house training sessions with invited lecturers who are experts in the field of oncology, such as oncologists. In addition, we are actively participating in domestic and international academic societies,
and working on training projects in collaboration with medical institutions specializing in oncology, in order to develop CRC with a wealth of expertise in the field of oncology.

  • Oncology Specialist CRC Development Training (In-house)

    Basic Training

    In principle, CRCs with at least three years of experience learn the knowledge and skills to handle cancer clinical trials through classroom lectures and on-the-job training, ranging from basic diagnosis to subject interviewing methods.

    Continuous Training

    A special training program is offered to those who have completed the basic training program to develop CRCs who are more familiar with cancer trials through case studies and learning about quality maintenance and management methods.

    • Participation in Overseas Academic Conferences

      ASCO(American Society of Clinical Oncology)

      CRCs selected within the company deepen their knowledge by gaining exposure to the latest cancer knowledge and data from around the world.

      *On-site participation since 2017 and online participation since 2021.

    • Certified Personnel

      Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology

      EP-Link has Certified CRCs, who are certified by the Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology and are well-versed with cancer treatment clinical trials.

      7CRCs are certified by the Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology

Number of Clinical Sites Partnered

EP-Link has partnered with the largest number of sites in Japan,
enabling optimal matching of various clinical trial needs.

Partner Clinical Sites All Over Japan

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  • Core Clinical Research Hospitals

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  • University Hospitals

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Extensive Network

With 9 branches and 24 staff offices covering across Japan,
EP-Link can handle clinical trials of any size.

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