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Why Summit?

Summit Clinical Research is a leading Integrated Research Organization (IRO) that offers a comprehensive suite of services to support the clinical research process. At Summit, we integrate various components, including clinical trial management, site support, regulatory affairs, data management, biostatistics, medical communications, and quality assurance, all under one roof.

Our mission is to streamline and optimize the research process, partnering with pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, CROs, centralized vendors, and sites to provide them with the support they need to conduct clinical trials efficiently and effectively.

The Summit Advantage

Site Selection

  • Thoroughly vetted trial sites
  • Therapeutically aligned populations
  • Proven recruitment strategies
  • Expedited start-up timelines

Key Opinion Leader Guidance

  • Subject matter expertise
  • Investigator, Sponsor/CRO Training
  • Sponsor & collaborator connections
  • Identify I/E barriers to enrollment

Patient Enrollment

  • Site-specific pre-screening & enrollment strategies
  • Site branded recruitment materials
  • Site support and training
  • Sharing of best practices
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Advancing Breakthroughs in
MASH, Obesity, and Alzheimer’s Research

At Summit Clinical Research, we specialize in advancing medical science through focused research in critical therapeutic areas, including Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease. Our dedicated team can pivot  to work alongside large pharmaceutical and biotech companies or start-ups, or CROs, to inform and conduct studies that address these pressing health challenges. We customize our approach to your needs by leveraging our expertise in these therapeutic areas. In parallel, our comprehensive support system empowers research sites to efficiently navigate the complexities of clinical trials, from patient recruitment to data analysis, ensuring robust and reliable outcomes. Summit Clinical Research is committed to pioneering advancements in these fields, ultimately improving patient care and health outcomes worldwide.

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Elevating Clinical Research with
Expert Support and Education

Summit equips both Sponsors and sites with a variety of integrated services, ensuring clinical trials are managed with precision and integrity. Our expertise in trial management, regulatory affairs, patient recruitment, and data analysis guarantees high-quality results. Our Medical Science team offers strategic consultations on protocol development and robust support for drug development, providing innovative and effective solutions for our clients. Additionally, our Center of Learning empowers clients with top-tier medical education and communications, enhancing their understanding and engagement in clinical research. These services ensure a seamless approach, driving advancements in medical science and the development of new treatments and therapies.

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Summit Site Spotlights

Our network sites exemplify the excellence and collaborative spirit at the heart of Summit Clinical Research, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable research outcomes.

Click on a site to discover detailed bios and images of the site and staff.

Dr. Gilberto Perez

Evolution Clinical Trials

Dr. Perez and the team at Evolution Clinical Trials joined the Summit network in February of 2021. Evolution quickly established themselves as a top performer in the Summit network, and recently won the 2023 Summit APEX (Achieving Performance Excellence) Award.

Dr. Alma Laura Ladrón de Guevara

Centro de Investigación y Gastroenterología SC

Centro de Investigación y Gastroenterología joined the Summit network on April, 2019. CIG as we nicknamed our site, has been participating in clinical research since 2016, and it is located very close to the heart of Mexico City, in one of the classic neighborhoods: Colonia Roma. The PI and director is Alma Laura Ladrón de Guevara, MD, who is a gastroenterologist, endoscopist, and hepatologist. This year, 2023, CIG won a mention as a Five Star Performer in the Five Pillars Contest held at the Summit's Summit.

Dr. Madhavi Rudraraju

Pinnacle Clinical Research San Antonio

Dr. Madhavi Rudraraju is Chief Medical Officer and Principal Investigator for Pinnacle Clinical Research. Dr. Rudraraju is triple board-certified in Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology, and Internal Medicine with 13 years of research experience with 3 years in NASH research. She joined the Summit network in September 2020. She was the recipient of the 2022 Summit Apex Award for overall excellence in research, has over 6 original publications in peer-reviewed journals, and 4 publications worldwide.

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