Clinical Research Site · Miami, Florida

Clinical Studies in Miami, Florida

Phoenix Research Center is a community-based, multi-therapeutic clinical research site in Miami, established in 2020. We run Phase I–IV trials for sponsors and CROs, with bilingual recruitment in English and Spanish.

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4,500+
patients in our database
A HIPAA-compliant patient database supporting fast, reliable feasibility and enrollment.
Phase I–IV
study support
English & Spanish
bilingual team
5 miles
from Baptist Hospital

The Phoenix Promise

“Guided by faith, driven by science, and blessed by God to serve every patient who walks through our door.”

About Phoenix Research Center

Based in Miami’s West Kendall area, Phoenix Research Center is a community-based, multi-therapeutic research site established in 2020. We conduct Phase I–IV studies for sponsors and CROs. Services include bilingual recruitment, regulatory work, and study operations, supported by a HIPAA-compliant database of 4,500+ patients. Our site sits just 5 miles from the nearest Baptist Hospital, with private exam rooms, an on-site laboratory, and temperature-controlled investigational product storage, in English and Spanish, serving Miami’s diverse community.

For Volunteers

Private exam rooms and a caring, experienced team. English and Spanish-speaking team, West Kendall, Miami. Participant information is handled under HIPAA requirements.

  • No insurance required
  • Compensation may be available
  • Study visits in Miami
  • Bilingual support

Open the Registration Form

For Sponsors & CROs

Sponsors and CROs can send a protocol to the site for feasibility review. Feasibility contact: Elizabeth Roman, Site Director / CRC.

  • 4–6 week start-up
  • Central IRB capable
  • Dedicated CRC and study staff
  • PK and urinalysis collection experience

Use the Sponsor/CRO Feasibility form

Our Team

Our Team

Our team includes physicians, nurses, and research coordinators. Our principal investigators have 15 years of experience in research.

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Site Director / CRC

Elizabeth Roman, RMA

Site Director / CRC. Lead Clinical Research Coordinator, with 6 years of specialized experience overseeing clinical research operations.

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Research Coordinator

Vendel Aradi

Research Coordinator, supporting the smooth operation of clinical trials, study visits, data collection, and participant safety.

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Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Desiree Abraham

Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, supporting psychiatric and mental-health studies with compassionate, evidence-based care.

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Principal Investigator

Dr. Amarilis Gonzalez, MD

Principal Investigator, Internal Medicine. Board-Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, with 15 years of experience as a principal investigator.

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Principal Investigator

Dr. Maria Carmen Cubillas, MD

Principal Investigator, Family Medicine, Pediatrics. A highly experienced physician bringing more than 58 years of medical experience.

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CRC — Back up

Briahna E. Contreras

CRC — Back up, providing essential support across all phases of study conduct and coordinator coverage.

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Sub-Investigator · MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Altinay Cuervo

Sub-Investigator, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, RN, CWS, GCP, BLS. Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of clinical experience.

4 CRC / research staff
Includes a phlebotomist and medical assistant on site
2 Nurse Practitioners
Clinical study support
2 Principal Investigators
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics
7 people
on the team

Experience

Study History and Investigator Experience

Our principal investigators have 15 years of experience in research. Phoenix Research Center was established in 2020.

Phase I–IV

Phase I–IV study support, central IRB capable, dedicated regulatory coordinator.

Bilingual

English & Spanish recruitment, informed consent, and study visits.

4–6 week start-up

Approximate study start-up timeline, with dedicated regulatory support.

4,500+ database

HIPAA-compliant patient database, reached through database outreach, physician referrals, and recruitment vendors.

Documented study experience at this site

Respiratory

Asthma

Documented study experience in asthma at this site.

Vaccines / Infectious Disease

COVID-19 Vaccine

Documented study experience in COVID-19 vaccine research at this site.

Rheumatology / Autoimmune

Lupus

Documented study experience in lupus at this site.

Study history above is the documented experience listed in the Phoenix Research Center Site Capability Package for sponsors. No other study-history claims are made here.

Therapeutic Areas

Therapeutic areas we can evaluate for a study.

Cardio & Respiratory · Phase I–IV

Pulmonology

Asthma and COPD studies; respiratory conditions in adults.

Ask about feasibility

Metabolic & Endocrine · Phase I–IV

Obesity Medicine

Weight-management studies; metabolic health and related conditions.

Ask about feasibility

Specialty · Phase I–IV

Rheumatology

Joint and autoimmune conditions; inflammatory arthritis topics.

Ask about feasibility

Cardio & Respiratory · Phase I–IV

Sleep Disorder

Sleep disorders and insomnia; sleep health in adults.

Ask about feasibility

Primary & Community Care · Phase I–IV

Women’s Health

Women’s health across life stages; preventive health topics for women.

Ask about feasibility

Primary & Community Care · Phase I–IV

Family Medicine

Everyday and preventive care topics; conditions seen in family practice.

Ask about feasibility

Primary & Community Care · Phase I–IV

Internal Medicine

Adult medicine and chronic conditions; multi-condition protocols.

Ask about feasibility

Specialty · Phase I–IV

Dermatology

Skin conditions and dermatologic topics; skin, hair and nail health.

Ask about feasibility

Cardio & Respiratory · Phase I–IV

Cardiology

Heart and vascular conditions; blood pressure and lipid disorders.

Ask about feasibility

Metabolic & Endocrine · Phase I–IV

Endocrinology

Diabetes and hormone-related conditions; thyroid and metabolic disorders.

Ask about feasibility

Preventive & Vaccines · Phase I–IV

mRNA Studies

mRNA-based study protocols; vaccine and therapeutic research topics.

Ask about feasibility

Specialty · Phase I–IV

Otolaryngology (ENT)

Ear, nose and throat conditions; hearing, sinus and upper-airway topics.

Ask about feasibility

Specialty · Phase I–IV

Gastrointestinal System (GI)

Stomach, bowel and digestive conditions; digestive health topics in adults.

Ask about feasibility

Preventive & Vaccines · Phase I–IV

Infectious Disease and Vaccines

Vaccine studies for adults; infectious disease prevention topics.

Ask about feasibility

Neuro & Mental Health · Phase I–IV

Neurology

Brain and nervous system conditions; memory, movement and nerve topics.

Ask about feasibility

Specialty · Phase I–IV

Immunology and Inflammation

Immune and inflammatory conditions; autoimmune topics across specialties.

Ask about feasibility

Neuro & Mental Health · Phase I–IV

Psychological Conditions (Mental Health)

Mental health conditions; mood, anxiety and related topics.

Ask about feasibility

Specialty · Phase I–IV

Oncology

Cancer and tumor-related conditions; oncology study topics in adults.

Ask about feasibility

Specialty · Phase I–IV

Nephrology

Kidney and renal conditions; chronic kidney health topics.

Ask about feasibility

Neuro & Mental Health · Phase I–IV

Psychiatry

Psychiatric conditions; diagnosis and treatment studies in mental health.

Ask about feasibility

Specialty · Phase I–IV

Genitourinary System

Urinary tract and pelvic health conditions; bladder and reproductive-system topics.

Ask about feasibility

Specialty · Phase I–IV

Musculoskeletal System

Muscle, bone and joint conditions; pain and mobility topics.

Ask about feasibility

Metabolic & Endocrine · Phase I–IV

MASLD / MASH

Fatty liver disease — MASLD and MASH; liver and metabolic health topics.

Ask about feasibility

Areas are listed for feasibility evaluation. Whether the site can conduct a study depends on the protocol.

Recruitment

Patient Recruitment

Recruitment is handled by dedicated recruitment support for every study. The site uses five methods, in order.

01

Segmented participant registry

4,500+ patients in a HIPAA-compliant database, reached first for every new protocol.

02

Physician and clinic referrals

Referrals from physicians in primary care and specialty practices in the Miami area.

03

Bilingual community outreach

Recruitment and informed consent are available in English and Spanish.

04

Recruitment vendors & advertising

External advertising and recruitment vendors extend each study’s reach beyond the registry.

05

Participant retention

Participants are seen by site staff in private exam rooms. Study visits and requirements are explained in English or Spanish.

Working With Phoenix

Steps for Sponsors and CROs

Phase I–IV studies, with approximate start-up of 4–6 weeks. One feasibility contact, Elizabeth Roman, Site Director / CRC, at roman@phoenixresearchcenter.com — phone 305-705-7052, fax 305-705-7791.

Step 1

CDA & protocol review

Send your CDA and protocol synopsis through the Sponsor/CRO Feasibility form below. Our investigators review fit against our therapeutic areas and database.

Step 2

Feasibility & projection

We evaluate investigator fit, patient availability in our 4,500+ database, recruitment strategy, and start-up timeline.

Step 3

Qualification visit

We welcome sponsor and CRO site visits at our Miami site to see the private exam rooms, on-site lab, and IP storage.

Step 4

Start-up

Regulatory submissions are handled by the dedicated regulatory coordinator. The site can use a central IRB.

Step 5

Activation & enrollment

At activation, recruitment begins through database outreach, physician referrals, and recruitment vendors.

  • Phase I–IV studies
  • Central IRB capable
  • Dedicated regulatory coordinator
  • 4,500+ HIPAA-compliant database
  • English & Spanish — recruitment & consent
  • On-site lab · Experience in PK & urinalysis collection
  • IP storage — 2–8°C, −20° & −70°, continuous monitoring with alarm
  • Established 2020 · Miami, FL

Facility & Equipment

Facility and Equipment

Private exam rooms, an on-site laboratory, and continuously monitored, temperature-controlled storage, built for Phase I–IV protocols.

Private exam rooms

Comfortable, private rooms for screening, consent, and study visits.

On-site laboratory

Sample collection and processing are done on site. The site has experience in PK (pharmacokinetic) sample collection and urinalysis collection.

Temperature-controlled IP storage

Refrigerated 2–8°C, frozen −20° and −70°, and room-temperature IP storage in a locked pharmacy area, with continuous monitoring.

ECG, vitals & diagnostics on site

Mortara electrocardiograph, Health-o-Meter physician scale, and a diagnostic set with otoscope and ophthalmoscope heads.

Backup generator

The facility has a backup generator on site.

Built for Phase I–IV protocols

Exam rooms, laboratory processing, and monitored storage arranged to support Phase I–IV study visits.

On-site equipment

  • Refrigerator, 2–8°C — IP storage
  • Ambient centrifuge (not cold)
  • Lab freezer, −20°
  • Low-temperature freezer, −70°
  • Health-o-Meter physician scale
  • Mortara electrocardiograph (ECG)
  • Diagnostic set — otoscope & ophthalmoscope heads
  • Backup generator

Additional information for sponsors: The site has experience in PK (pharmacokinetic) sample collection and urinalysis collection, and ambient centrifugation.

IP storage sponsors can verify at a qualification visit.

Refrigerated Storage

2–8°C refrigerator

Refrigerated investigational product is stored at 2–8°C in a dedicated refrigerator on site.

Frozen Storage

−20° and −70° freezers

A lab freezer at −20° and a low-temperature freezer at −70° are on site, supporting frozen storage for investigational product and samples.

Locked Pharmacy Area

Secure, locked pharmacy storage

Investigational product is held in a locked pharmacy area on the premises, with restricted access.

Monitoring & Alarm

Continuous monitoring with alarm notification

IP storage is monitored continuously, with alarm notification if temperatures move outside range.

Daily Logs & Excursions

Daily temperature logs & excursion SOPs

Storage temperatures are recorded in daily temperature logs. If an excursion occurs, documented excursion procedures apply.

Accountability

IP accountability logs

Receipt, dispensing, return, and disposition of investigational product are tracked in accountability logs.

Site Capability in Detail

Site Capability in Detail

This section lists the site’s patient population, recruitment, staff, oversight, data systems, and space, for feasibility evaluation of Phase I–IV protocols.

Patient Population

Patient Population

The site has a HIPAA-compliant database of 4,500+ patients. The site is in West Kendall, Miami, serving a diverse community.

Recruitment Systems

Recruitment Methods

Recruitment runs through direct database outreach, physician referrals, and external advertising / recruitment vendors.

Staff Certification

Credentials held by named staff

Certifications named in our team profiles include GCP and BLS credentials and Certified Wound Specialist credentials. See team profiles for who holds what.

IRB

Central IRB capable

The site is central IRB capable, with a dedicated regulatory coordinator handling submissions and essential documents.

Data Systems

HIPAA-compliant handling, EDC entry

Participant and study information is handled in HIPAA-compliant systems, including the 4,500+ patient database and EDC entry.

Equipment Calibration

A documented calibration program

On-site equipment, including the ambient centrifuge, freezers, scale, and electrocardiograph, is maintained under a documented calibration program.

Quality & Audits

Quality and Audits

Work is carried out in line with GCP and HIPAA expectations, under a dedicated regulatory coordinator.

Safety & Facilities

Safety and Facilities

Participants are seen in private exam rooms. The site has an on-site laboratory for sample handling and temperature-controlled IP storage.

Languages

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Recruitment, informed consent, and study visits are offered in English and Spanish.

Participate in a Study

How to Take Part in a Study

1

Register right here

Fill out the participant registration form below, or call us at 305-705-7052 (fax 305-705-7791). The team will discuss studies that may fit you.

2

Eligibility screening

Every study has its own eligibility criteria. We will review them with you carefully and answer every question.

3

Enrollment

If you qualify and choose to take part, you will review and sign an informed consent form that explains the study.

4

Study visits

Attend your scheduled visits at our Miami site, where our team looks after you in private exam rooms.

Study care as part of the study

Study visits, study labs, and study medication are provided as part of the study you join.

No insurance required

You do not need insurance to register, be screened, or take part in a study.

Compensation may be available

Many studies offer compensation for your time and travel. The amount for a specific study is explained before you decide.

Care in English or Spanish

Explanations, informed consent, and study visits are available in English and Spanish.

Is it safe to join a clinical study?

Study risks and benefits are explained before you sign informed consent, and you can ask questions at any time. Ask the team about the specific study you are considering.

What does it cost me?

Study visits, study labs, and study medication are provided as part of the study you join. Ask the team about costs for a specific study before you decide.

What happens at the first visit?

The team will explain the study, review eligibility, and answer your questions before any enrollment decision.

Will I get the real treatment or a placebo?

That depends on the study design. The team will explain whether a placebo is used in the specific study before you decide.

Can I participate if I only speak Spanish?

Yes. Explanations, informed consent, and study visits are available in English and Spanish.

Forms

Registration and Contact Forms

These are the site’s real WordPress Form Maker forms. They are not email-app forms: submitting a form here goes through WordPress Form Maker. Sponsors and CROs: please use the Sponsor/CRO Feasibility form below for feasibility inquiries, and include your protocol or CDA request in your message.

Participant Registration

Interested in joining a study? Register here and our recruitment team will contact you to talk through studies that may fit.

Sponsor/CRO Feasibility

For sponsors and CROs: tell us about your study and request a feasibility review.

General Contact

Questions or a site-visit request? Contact us here.

Contact

Visit us in West Kendall, Miami.

Address

14335 S.W. 120 ST, Suite 209
Miami, FL 33186

Get directions

Phone

305-705-7052

Fax

305-705-7791

Email — Sponsors & Feasibility

roman@phoenixresearchcenter.com
Elizabeth Roman, Site Director / CRC

Planning a site visit or a feasibility call?

We welcome sponsor and CRO site visits. Reach out and we will arrange a time that works for your team.

  • 5 miles from the nearest Baptist Hospital
  • Private exam rooms & on-site laboratory
  • −20° and −70° freezer storage on premises
  • One feasibility contact, start to finish

Phoenix Research Center

A community-based, multi-therapeutic clinical research site in Miami, Florida — established in 2020, with private exam rooms, an on-site laboratory, and temperature-controlled IP storage.

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For Sponsors & CROs
Team & Capability
Study History & Experience
Therapeutic Areas
Facility & Equipment
Participate in a Study
Forms — Register / Contact

Contact

14335 S.W. 120 ST, Suite 209
Miami, FL 33186
Phone: 305-705-7052
Fax: 305-705-7791
roman@phoenixresearchcenter.com
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