The Gruppo Oncologico Italiano di Ricerca Clinica (GOIRC) is Italy's first cooperative oncology research group, evolving to conduct academic clinical trials since 1985. With 167 publications and collaborations with national and international partners, GOIRC has significantly impacted clinical practices. The group emphasizes training and has developed robust internal standard operative procedures (SOPs) to enhance data quality. GOIRC is poised to tackle future challenges in translational research, focusing on innovative trial designs, precision medicine, and leveraging different laboratory resources across its 42 units.
Keywords: Breast oncology; gynecologic oncology; molecular oncology.