Welcome!
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
The Croatian Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics looks forward to welcoming you to the Second Croatian Congress of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics with International Participation, taking place in Opatija, Croatia, from September 18–20, 2025.
These are exciting times for clinical pharmacology, as we witness increasing research, rapid advancements in pharmacotherapy options, and the ongoing challenge of balancing financial constraints with reimbursement policies. These developments have a significant impact on healthcare systems worldwide. I am pleased that the Croatian Society is organizing its second Congress in Opatija, under the theme:
“Clinical Pharmacology: Rational Therapy for Today’s Challenges.”
We will examine and discuss crucial issues in clinical pharmacology and therapy while presenting an engaging scientific program featuring numerous sessions and lectures that reflect current medical and professional knowledge. Attendees will benefit from up-to-date research data, expert lectures across all fields of clinical pharmacology, high-quality scientific content, and interdisciplinary interactions—spanning from patient care to the pharmaceutical industry. We are particularly pleased to highlight our collaboration with the British Pharmacological Society (BPS) and the joint organization of a symposium.
Opatija is considered one of the most charming cities on the Adriatic coast. In addition to participating in high-quality scientific discussions, you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful Kvarner region, one of Croatia’s most sought-after travel destinations, known for its rich historical heritage, vibrant culture, natural wonders, and warm hospitality.
We are confident that this Congress will provide an excellent platform for exchanging knowledge on various topics in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, as well as for reconnecting with old colleagues and making new professional connections.
We look forward to seeing you in Opatija, Croatia, from September 18–20, 2025.
Professor Dinko Vitezić, MD, PhD
President
Croatian Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Croatian Medical Association
CONGRESS ORGANIZERS
Croatian Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Croatian Medical Association
Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka
University Hospital Centre Rijeka
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Croatia
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
President: Dinko Vitezić
Secretary: Viktorija Erdeljić Turk
Vicepresident: Suzana Mimica
Members: Ksenija Makar Aušperger, Andrej Belančić, Zvonimir Čagalj, Ivana Čegec, Ana Havidić, Sandra Knežević, Petar Mas, Elitza Petkova Markova-Car, Silvestar Mežnarić, Iva Mikulić, Jurica Nazlić, Matea Radačić-Aumiler, Arnes Rešić, Igor Rubinić, Dominik Strikić
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Tonči Buble, Serge Cremers, Goran Hauser, Slobodan Janković, Aleksandar Knežević, Robert Likić, Viola Macolić Šarinić, Iveta Merćep, Jasenka Mršić Pelčić, Ivana Mudnić, Danica Juričić Nahal, Alen Ružić, Tabasomme Simon, Tea Strbad, Vera Vlahović-Palčevski
GENERAL INFORMATION
Congress official languages: Croatian and English
Technical Congress Organizer
O-TOURS PCO d.o.o.
Gajeva 6/1, 10000 Zagreb
Tel: Tel: +385 1 4831 444
Email: tatjana.koprtla@otours.hr
Event Schedule
Plan Your Day
Day 1: Thursday,
18 September 2025
08:45 - 18:30
The congress will open with a pre-congress symposium dedicated to young clinical pharmacologists and a workshop on innovative clinical trial designs. After the official opening and a plenary lecture, sessions will address key challenges in clinical pharmacology, including ethics, deprescribing, and drug use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. The day will conclude with a panel on medicine availability in Croatia and a networking reception.
Day 2: Friday,
19 September 2025
08:15 - 19:15
The second day will feature in-depth scientific sessions on major therapeutic areas. Discussions will cover antibiotic use and resistance, rare diseases and orphan medicines, hemato-oncology pharmacotherapy, and rational approaches to diabetes and obesity treatment. The day will also highlight collaboration between clinical pharmacology and pharmacy, finishing with a panel discussion and the congress dinner.
Day 3: Saturday,
20 September 2025
08:30 - 14:00
The final day will begin with an interactive session with journal editors, offering insights into publishing and career opportunities. Scientific sessions will focus on pediatric pharmacology, interethnic drug response, pain management, and regulatory challenges in Alzheimer’s and rare disease therapies. The congress will close with an interactive panel on strengthening collaboration between clinical pharmacology and family medicine, followed by the farewell.
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