AE-PCRN ยท Flagship Initiative

Building Africa's Future in Global Clinical Development

African Excellence Platform for Clinical Research and Innovation

Africa's scientific talent, diverse populations, expanding infrastructure, and regulatory harmonization position it to play an increasingly important role in developing new medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, devices, and public-health interventions.

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Clinical Development Network

Overview

A Platform for Partnership

AE-PCRN is the flagship regional initiative of the GLS Clinical Development Network, connecting investigators, institutions, hospitals, laboratories, governments, sponsors, and development partners across Africa.

It is designed not merely as a network of sites, but as a strategic platform bringing together global sponsors, multilateral organizations, foundations, and African institutions to accelerate high-quality clinical development.

Our Vision

Africa as a Global Leader in Clinical Research

To establish Africa as a globally recognized leader in ethical, high-quality, and innovative clinical research through a sustainable ecosystem connecting science, operations, education, and international collaboration.

Our Mission

Strengthening Capacity Across the Continent

To develop research-ready institutions, empower investigators, harmonize quality systems, expand workforce capability, and foster partnerships that improve health outcomes across Africa and beyond.

Strategic Pillars

How AE-PCRN Builds Capacity

Research Excellence

Investigator capability, site readiness, and scientific leadership.

Institutional Development

Governance, quality systems, and operational improvement.

Workforce Development

Education, certification, and leadership via GLS Academy.

Quality and Regulatory

GCP, inspection readiness, and regulatory harmonization.

Digital Transformation

Digital health, AI, e-quality systems, and data science.

Strategic Partnerships

Industry, governments, multilaterals, and academia.

Priority Programs

Where AE-PCRN Focuses

Vaccines and Infectious DiseasesPandemic PreparednessOncologyRare DiseasesMaternal and Women's HealthNoncommunicable DiseasesPrecision MedicineMedical DevicesDigital HealthPublic Health ResearchHealth Systems StrengtheningImplementation Science

Strategic Partners

An Open Partnership Platform

Pharma and BiotechMedical Device ManufacturersCROsMinistries of HealthRegulatory AuthoritiesAcademic InstitutionsTeaching HospitalsResearch InstitutesPhilanthropic FoundationsMultilateral OrganizationsDevelopment AgenciesPatient Organizations

Expected Impact

What Success Looks Like

Become Part of the Ecosystem

Whether you are a sponsor, government agency, academic institution, healthcare organization, site, laboratory, or development partner, AE-PCRN is a platform for collaboration and sustainable research capacity.

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