Clinical Research Site · 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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A HIPAA-compliant patient database supporting fast, reliable feasibility and enrollment.
study support
bilingual team
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
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
Our Team
Our Team
Our team includes physicians, nurses, and research coordinators. Our principal investigators have 15 years of experience in research.
Site Director / CRC
Elizabeth Roman, RMA
Site Director / CRC. Lead Clinical Research Coordinator, with 6 years of specialized experience overseeing clinical research operations.
Research Coordinator
Vendel Aradi
Research Coordinator, supporting the smooth operation of clinical trials, study visits, data collection, and participant safety.
Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Desiree Abraham
Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, supporting psychiatric and mental-health studies with compassionate, evidence-based care.
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.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Maria Carmen Cubillas, MD
Principal Investigator, Family Medicine, Pediatrics. A highly experienced physician bringing more than 58 years of medical experience.
CRC — Back up
Briahna E. Contreras
CRC — Back up, providing essential support across all phases of study conduct and coordinator coverage.
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.
Includes a phlebotomist and medical assistant on site
Clinical study support
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics
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.
Metabolic & Endocrine · Phase I–IV
Obesity Medicine
Weight-management studies; metabolic health and related conditions.
Specialty · Phase I–IV
Rheumatology
Joint and autoimmune conditions; inflammatory arthritis topics.
Cardio & Respiratory · Phase I–IV
Sleep Disorder
Sleep disorders and insomnia; sleep health in adults.
Primary & Community Care · Phase I–IV
Women’s Health
Women’s health across life stages; preventive health topics for women.
Primary & Community Care · Phase I–IV
Family Medicine
Everyday and preventive care topics; conditions seen in family practice.
Primary & Community Care · Phase I–IV
Internal Medicine
Adult medicine and chronic conditions; multi-condition protocols.
Specialty · Phase I–IV
Dermatology
Skin conditions and dermatologic topics; skin, hair and nail health.
Cardio & Respiratory · Phase I–IV
Cardiology
Heart and vascular conditions; blood pressure and lipid disorders.
Metabolic & Endocrine · Phase I–IV
Endocrinology
Diabetes and hormone-related conditions; thyroid and metabolic disorders.
Preventive & Vaccines · Phase I–IV
mRNA Studies
mRNA-based study protocols; vaccine and therapeutic research topics.
Specialty · Phase I–IV
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Ear, nose and throat conditions; hearing, sinus and upper-airway topics.
Specialty · Phase I–IV
Gastrointestinal System (GI)
Stomach, bowel and digestive conditions; digestive health topics in adults.
Preventive & Vaccines · Phase I–IV
Infectious Disease and Vaccines
Vaccine studies for adults; infectious disease prevention topics.
Neuro & Mental Health · Phase I–IV
Neurology
Brain and nervous system conditions; memory, movement and nerve topics.
Specialty · Phase I–IV
Immunology and Inflammation
Immune and inflammatory conditions; autoimmune topics across specialties.
Neuro & Mental Health · Phase I–IV
Psychological Conditions (Mental Health)
Mental health conditions; mood, anxiety and related topics.
Specialty · Phase I–IV
Oncology
Cancer and tumor-related conditions; oncology study topics in adults.
Specialty · Phase I–IV
Nephrology
Kidney and renal conditions; chronic kidney health topics.
Neuro & Mental Health · Phase I–IV
Psychiatry
Psychiatric conditions; diagnosis and treatment studies in mental health.
Specialty · Phase I–IV
Genitourinary System
Urinary tract and pelvic health conditions; bladder and reproductive-system topics.
Specialty · Phase I–IV
Musculoskeletal System
Muscle, bone and joint conditions; pain and mobility topics.
Metabolic & Endocrine · Phase I–IV
MASLD / MASH
Fatty liver disease — MASLD and MASH; liver and metabolic health topics.
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.
Segmented participant registry
4,500+ patients in a HIPAA-compliant database, reached first for every new protocol.
Physician and clinic referrals
Referrals from physicians in primary care and specialty practices in the Miami area.
Bilingual community outreach
Recruitment and informed consent are available in English and Spanish.
Recruitment vendors & advertising
External advertising and recruitment vendors extend each study’s reach beyond the registry.
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.
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.
Feasibility & projection
We evaluate investigator fit, patient availability in our 4,500+ database, recruitment strategy, and start-up timeline.
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.
Start-up
Regulatory submissions are handled by the dedicated regulatory coordinator. The site can use a central IRB.
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
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.
Eligibility screening
Every study has its own eligibility criteria. We will review them with you carefully and answer every question.
Enrollment
If you qualify and choose to take part, you will review and sign an informed consent form that explains the study.
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
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.
Phone
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
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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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