Stichting Rotterdams Onderzoeksconsortium Kindergeneeskunde

Stichting Rotterdams Onderzoeksconsortium Kindergeneeskunde (ROK) is a specialized research foundation based at the Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The organization functions as a Site Management Organization (SMO) and research consortium dedicated to facilitating and optimizing clinical trials in the field of pediatrics. ROK provides comprehensive support for both investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies, offering services such as trial coordination, regulatory support, and data management. By centralizing pediatric research expertise, the foundation aims to improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research for children across various therapeutic areas. It serves as a primary point of contact for pharmaceutical companies and academic researchers looking to conduct high-quality pediatric studies within the Erasmus MC network.