Our Commitments to Communities
Equity
Access for All
We prioritize inclusive participation, ensuring that transformative research opportunities are available to everyone, regardless of background.
Transparency
Ethical Conduct
Trust is earned through real follow-through. We aim to embody North Carolina’s state motto, Esse Quam Videri: to be, rather than to seem.
Reinvestment
Community Impact
We funnel resources back into local health screenings, scholarships, and public health grants, strengthening the region’s essential infrastructure.
Longevity
Trust Building
We don’t just run trials; we build relationships. Our commitment is to the multi-generational health and trust of the communities we serve.
Why Community First Works
By embedding clinical research directly within the local healthcare ecosystem, we bridge the gap between breakthrough medicine and the people who need it most.
For Patients
Empowering individuals with local access to advanced therapies and expert specialist care, removing traditional barriers to clinical participation.
For Providers
Enabling private practices to lead research without clinical or administrative burden through our dedicated staffing and standalone operations.
For Sponsors
Delivering high-quality data and diverse patient recruitment through established hub visibility and high-trust community relationships.
Who We Partner With
Private Practices
Collaboration with independent clinics to bring research access to patient care settings where trust is highest.
FQHCs & Health Centers
Partnering with community health centers to expand clinical trial access to underserved and diverse populations.
Community Organizations
Working alongside local CBOs to build trust, provide patient education, and ensure health equity in every research study.
Regional Health Systems
Scaling impact through strategic alliances with larger health systems to bridge the gap between academia and local delivery.
Decades of Collective Experience
30+
Years of collective team experience in comprehensive clinical research operations.
Successful clinical studies conducted across diverse therapeutic areas.
100+
Active partnerships with global sponsors and leading CROs.
200+
Committed to advancing health equity through community-centered care.