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

Contact Our Team
Or email directly. San Diego: [email protected] | Los Angeles: [email protected]
