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Centre for Human Drug Research

Advancing the frontiers of clinical drug development

CHDR is an independent institute specialising in innovative early-stage clinical drug research.

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Based in Leiden, the Netherlands, we offer state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate early phase clinical trials.

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About CHDR

We provide the pharmacodynamics to guide your 'go/no-go' decision.

Therapeutic areas

Therapeutic areas

CHDR conducts studies across a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas, such as neurology, immunology or dermatology. Find out more here.

All therapeutic areas
Methods and challenges

Methods and challenges

Explore our innovative methods, biomarkers, and challenges designed to demonstrate proof-of-pharmacology in early-phase clinical trials.

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Trial services

Trial services

As a full-service CRO, CHDR supports clients throughout the entire clinical trial process, from study design to the final clinical study report.

Trial Services
Clinical Research Unit

Clinical Research Unit

Designed to facilitate research while ensuring maximum efficiency, our research unit stands at the cutting edge of clinical drug development.

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Study volunteers

Study volunteers

For more information about participating in a clinical trial, please visit our volunteer website.

www.proefpersoon.nl

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Interested in joining our team? Explore our careers.

Careers

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Publications

With over three decades of research experience, our library contains over 1,000 publications showcasing our expertise.

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Key publication

Target Engagement and Immunogenicity of α-Synuclein Immunotherapy: a Phase 1 Trial

Key publication

OX40L Inhibition Suppresses Immune Responses: Proof-of-Pharmacology for KY1005

Key publication

Omiganan Restores Skin Dysbiosis in Atopic Dermatitis: Phase 2 Trial Results

education as a core value

Contributing to the education of both students and professionals has always been a guiding principle of CHDR.

Clinical pharmacology education

Clinical pharmacology education

CHDR offers clinical pharmacology education to students and healthcare professionals in training.

Doctoral research opportunities

Doctoral research opportunities

Next to becoming a board certified clinical pharmacologist, researchers at CHDR also have the opportunity to obtain their PhD.

Free clinical pharmacology platform TRC®

Free clinical pharmacology platform TRC®

High-quality education in clinical pharmacology.

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Excellent education in clinical pharmacology

Education

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