Stichting European Clinical Research Alliance On Infectious Diseases

Stichting European Clinical Research Alliance on Infectious Diseases (Ecraid) is a Netherlands-based, not-for-profit foundation that coordinates and delivers pan-European clinical research on infectious diseases. It operates permanent research networks spanning hospitals, primary care, and intensive care units, enabling rapid, standardized studies across multiple countries.

Ecraid designs and conducts observational cohorts and adaptive platform trials to evaluate diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines, with a focus on antimicrobial resistance and preparedness for emerging pathogens. Working with academic centers, public health agencies, regulators, and industry partners, the organization generates clinical evidence to inform patient care and public-health decision-making. Its infrastructure supports efficient trial start-up, harmonized protocols, and real-time outbreak research, helping to accelerate responsible development and assessment of medical interventions across Europe.