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In 2013 Jennifer Lawrence won the Oscar for her role in Silver Lining Playbook. A reporter asked if she felt worried she’d peaked too soon… Her beguiled reply was “well, not until NOW!”

We know how she feels – Ascend capped off its first year being named Clinical Research Organization of the Year in Malta at Medtech World. Only one year in and…this?!?  It’s incredulous. It is humbling.

Yet also very believable when we consider our team, our KOLs, our sites and naturally, our sponsors who all share the same strong commitment to excellence in medical device clinical trials.

Award Recognition for Clinical Trial Excellence

Competing against industry leaders including Alira Health, NAMSA, and Avania, Ascend CRO was selected as the winner in this highly competitive category. The award recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional standards in clinical research management and execution.

About Ascend CRO

Ascend CRO is an Australian-based contract research organization specializing in medical device clinical trials across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Our comprehensive services include:

• Regulatory Expertise: Deep experience in FDA and CE mark pathways

• Protocol Design: Strategic clinical trial design and planning

• Regulatory Submission: Expert guidance through complex approval processes

• Clinical Monitoring: Rigorous oversight throughout trial execution

• Safety Oversight: Comprehensive safety management across multiple medical fields

  
  

Leading Medical Device Clinical Trials in APAC

With extensive experience across the Asia-Pacific region, Ascend CRO has established itself as a trusted partner for medical device manufacturers seeking regulatory approval in Australia, New Zealand, and Asian markets. Our expertise spans multiple therapeutic areas and device classifications, ensuring seamless trial management from concept to completion.

This Clinical Research Organization of the Year award validates our team's dedication to advancing medical device innovation through rigorous, compliant, and efficient clinical research.

Full Award Announcement Transcript:

The next award is for the Clinical Research Organization of the Year and the nominees are Clinical Research Organization of the Year. Brought to you by Multiconformity Assessment Limited and the nominees are Alira Health, Ascend Clinical Research Organization, NAMSA, Avanya and the winner is Ascend Clinical Research Organization. Ascend CRO is an Australian-based contract research organization specializing in medical device in clinical trials across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Experienced in FDA and CE market pathways, they manage protocol design, regulatory submission, monitoring and safety oversight across multiple medical fields.

Contact Ascend CRO to learn how our award-winning team can support your medical device clinical trial needs across the APAC region.