Community representation
Hispanic representation
100%Hispanic
Research that reflects our community.
English and Spanish support throughout the participant journey.
Site-reported representation.
Puerto Rico
Phase I-IV clinical research rooted in the community.
A bilingual research site combining established private-practice patient access, multi-specialty investigators, laboratory workspace, and coordinated network support.
Phase I-IVResearch capability
6 investigatorsMulti-specialty team
2 to 4 weeksAverage startup time
1.5 monthsSelection to first enrollment average
English + SpanishBilingual participant support
Site profile
Community access supported by clinical infrastructure
The Puerto Rico site combines established patient relationships with Phase I-IV research capability, bilingual support, and a clinical team experienced across chronic and specialty conditions.
- Adult and pediatric research experience
- On-site clinical laboratory workspace
- Clinical sample collection, processing, and shipment
- Vaccine, infusion, and observation capability
- Temperature-controlled storage and continuous monitoring
Location
Wellness Clinical Research - Puerto Rico
Carretera 688 Km 4.1, Barrio Sabana
Puerto Rico 00693
(787) 654-9444
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Our patient community
A closer look at our population.
Population profile
Sex distribution
52%Female
48%Male
Site-confirmed distribution.
Across life stages
Approximate age distribution
5–171%
18–245%
25–349%
35–4411%
45–5421%
55–6421%
65+32%
Based on available age information; includes estimates. Profiles without age information are excluded. Rounded to whole percentages; total 100%.
Relative patient access
Disease areas
Metabolic diseases
Gastrointestinal diseases
Thoracic diseases
Communicable diseases
Respiration disorders
Chronic disease
Neurologic manifestations
Skin diseases
Pain
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Puerto Rico site resources
Clinical Research Facilities and Capabilities
The following confirmed capabilities support protocol review at the Puerto Rico location. Study-specific equipment, capacity, and scheduling are confirmed during feasibility.
Clinical equipment
- 12-lead ECG machine
- Calibrated medical scales
- Stadiometers
- Clinical thermometers
- Blood-pressure equipment
- Medical oxygen
- Infusion pumps
- Defibrillator
- Crash cart
Laboratory and sample processing
- Ambient centrifuge
- Refrigerated centrifuge
- Laboratory incubator
- 2°C to 8°C refrigerator
- -40°C freezer
- -86°C ultra-low-temperature freezer
- Access to dry ice
- Local laboratory access for specimen retesting
- On-site specimen collection and processing
- Sample packaging and shipment preparation
Investigational product capabilities
- Secure investigational product room
- Secure, temperature-controlled IP storage
- Continuous temperature monitoring
- On-site investigational product destruction capability
- Controlled ambient-temperature storage
Coordinated local access
- X-ray
- CT
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- Endoscopy
- Eye examinations
- Hearing examinations
- Local laboratory retesting
These services are coordinated through local providers unless confirmed as physically on-site during protocol review.
Facility and operational capabilities
- Dedicated exam rooms
- Laboratory and sample-processing area
- Dedicated monitoring room
- Secure document and record storage
- Participant reception and waiting areas
- Coordinator workspaces
- Experienced, trained, and certified investigators and research staff
- English- and Spanish-speaking staff
- GCP-trained personnel
- IATA-certified personnel, where applicable
Facility gallery
Clinical infrastructure in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico investigators
Clinical expertise at this location
Gustavo R. Albizu-Angulo, MDKarinee Candelario, MDSaul Rivera Ortega, MDSusane G. Santos Marrero, MDWalisbeth Class, MDJuan Carlos Rivera Arce, MD
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The 1.5-month selection-to-first-enrollment average includes startup, required IRB approvals, and translations. Individual study timing varies.