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KCRI launches U.S. clinical operations

KCRI is a boutique, full-service CRO specializing in medical device clinical development. Founded in Kraków in 2004, we bring together clinical, regulatory and data expertise with in-house Core Laboratory capabilities.

We are now extending our clinical operations to the United States, supporting sponsors planning studies in the U.S., Europe or both. Our U.S. operations build on more than 20 years of European experience in study execution, evidence strategy and regulatory support.

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Lukasz Partyka
CEO, KCRI

A physician and clinical researcher, Lukasz Partyka brings firsthand clinical experience to KCRI’s work in medical device development.

He will be available for meetings in San Diego to discuss KCRI’s U.S. operations and support for clinical studies in Europe and the United States.

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Lukasz Partyka, Chief Executive Officer, KCRI

KCRI in numbers

20+years of experience since 2004
60long-term clinical projects per year
20+countries of daily operations
5continents where we run clinical projects
Our story

From clinical practice to international clinical research

Founded by physicians in Kraków in 2004, KCRI has expanded its capabilities and geographic reach while retaining its upor on medical device research.

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2004

Founded by physicians

KCRI is established in Kraków by uportity physicians to bring clinical insight into medical device research.

2005–2007

In-house imaging Core Laboratories

KCRI develops angiography and IVUS Core Laboratory capabilities to uport independent imaging assessment in clinical studies.

2009–2010

Clinical operations across Europe

KCRI expands its European clinical operations, supporting sponsors from Europe, the United States and Asia.

2017

European and U.S. regulatory support

KCRI supports European and U.S. regulatory submissions, combining clinical, scientific and regulatory expertise.

2026

U.S. clinical operations begin

KCRI extends its clinical operations to the United States, supporting sponsors conducting studies in the U.S., Europe or both.

Testimonials

We are appreciated.

“Your team is highly professional. Always responsive, helpful, and committed to finding solutions to any issue.”

“Your team feels like an extension of our own.”

“We value the expertise, transparency, and partnership you bring.”

“Excellent service, creative and out-of-the-box thinking.”

“I am very happy to work with you, and I am confident that this project will not be the last one!”

“KCRI takes responsibility for everything and are an extension of our team in Poland. They have high quality standards and make sure all our trial related items are in order. They are very responsive and willing to work with tough deadlines.”

“The team exceeded ALL of our expectations. It truly feels like they are an organic part of (…) and not an external CRO. The level of engagement and ownership over the study and related activities is remarkable.”

“They are always prompt and effective in responding to email requests.”

“The team is very professional, dedicated and willing to support whatever is needed.”

“great communication and attention to detail, high quality, awareness of GCP, very professional staff”

“Very responsive to questions and leading (…) through the application process”

TCT 2026 · San Diego

Let’s meet in San Diego.

Planning your next medical device study in the United States, Europe or both? Meet KCRI to discuss your study plans and the support you need.

October 31–November 3, 2026
San Diego
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