CVBF is a not-for-profit consortium providing clinical research services and specialized training to healthcare professionals worldwide. With offices in Italy and Albania, we support the advancement of paediatric and rare disease research through education, advocacy, and collaborative research initiatives.
We believe learning should do more than tick a box — it should build confidence, spark growth, and give teams the tools they need to lead, communicate, and perform at their best.
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Our mission is to facilitate and accelerate the development of safe and effective medical products through excellence in clinical research education. We are particularly committed to advancing knowledge in paediatric medicine and rare diseases, where specialized expertise is essential for protecting vulnerable populations and generating high-quality evidence.
To become the most trusted partner for clinical research education in Europe, providing researchers, healthcare professionals, and study teams with the knowledge and competencies needed to conduct ethical, scientifically rigorous clinical trials that improve patient health outcomes.
From HR teams to individual professionals, we support everyone driving growth through learning.
We maintain integrated quality management systems and continuous improvement programs to optimize educational resources and maximize learning outcomes for all participants.
Our courses are developed and taught by internationally recognized experts with extensive experience in clinical research, regulatory science, and specialized populations.
We develop forward-thinking educational solutions that incorporate emerging technologies, regulatory advances, and evolving best practices in clinical research.
We work with leading European research networks, patient organizations, and regulatory authorities to foster knowledge development and integration across the clinical research ecosystem.
Established in 2000, CVBF has grown from a regional Italian consortium to an internationally recognized center of excellence in clinical research. Our founding members include the University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Fondazione Gianni Benzi Onlus, TEDDY Network of Excellence for Paediatric Research, and Mediterranea Association. This unique collaboration brings together academic rigor, clinical expertise, and patient-centered advocacy to create comprehensive educational programs that serve the global research community.
Registered in the National Register of Research, Italian Ministry of University and Research (Code 000145_ART3)
ISO 9001 and 27001 Quality Certification
Registered with EudraVigilance as Non-Commercial Trial Sponsor (ORG13237)
Registered with AIFA (Italian Medicines Agency) and EMA (European Medicines Agency)
Gender Equality Plan Certified
CVBF collaborates with over 100 clinical research centers, universities, and pharmaceutical companies across Europe, North America, and beyond. Our partnerships include leading institutions such as University College London, Karolinska Institutet, Barcelona University, and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
