CNRI San Diego & Los Angeles
Clinical research staff outside a medical center

Partner With CNRI

30+

Years serving Southern California

400+

Phase I-IV Studies Completed

Our Expertise

CNRI, the California Neuropsychopharmacology Clinical Research Institute, has been advancing clinical science since 1991. With research centers in San Diego and Los Angeles, our board-certified investigators have completed over 400 Phase I-IV studies across psychiatry, CNS, and internal medicine. We combine rigorous protocol execution with strong participant retention to deliver high-quality data. If you're a sponsor or CRO seeking a reliable partner for clinical studies, we'd love to connect.

San Diego: [email protected] | Los Angeles: [email protected]

Therapeutic Areas

Psychiatry and Neurology

Internal Medicine

Early Phase

Why Partner With CNRI

Established Experience & Expertise

  • Investigators are board-certified in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine
  • Long-standing partnerships with leading sponsors and CROs
  • Repeat selection as a preferred site
  • Participation in landmark clinical trials that have led to regulatory approvals

Streamlined Start-Up & Quality Systems

  • Rapid and efficient study start-up processes
  • GCP-compliant operating procedures
  • Central IRB partnerships
  • Rigorous quality assurance supports consistent, high-quality study execution

Reliable Recruitment & Retention

  • Robust participant database and referral network
  • Proven enrollment performance, meeting or exceeding benchmarks
  • High participant satisfaction and strong retention metrics
  • Participant-centric services: transportation support, welcoming spaces

Principal Investigators

Christopher Benbow MD

Principal Investigator, Psychiatry

San Diego

Mohamed El-Gabalawy MD

Principal Investigator, Psychiatry

Los Angeles

Site Capabilities & Facilities

  • Accessible locations in San Diego and Los Angeles
  • Fully-equipped on-site research unit for overnight studies
  • Exam rooms with calibrated equipment
  • Dedicated monitoring spaces for sponsor and CRO site visits
CNRI San Diego research facility

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