LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH
SAN DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Latin American Research (LAR) was founded by the medical director of Miami Research Associates (MRA).

The research site is located in central Santo Domingo, Dominica Republic, less than one block from a university hospital and ISO-certified lab. The state of the art facility is well serviced by public transportation and ample parking is available. All investigators are fluent in English, CITI-certified, and have been trained by MRA staff and comply with GCP. We have established working relationships with leading local practitioners in gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrics, rheumatology, pulmonology, psychiatry, oncology, and infectious disease.

Management

Patricia Alvarez, MD
Medical Director

Difficulties in patient recruitment and retention present the most common challenges to the success of clinical trials conducted in the United States.

Factors that make the Dominican Republic a reasonable option to conduct clinical trials include:

• The Dominican Republic has a population exceeding 9 million, with more than 2 million people residing in Santo Domingo.
• It has a stable democracy and a growing economy.
• A large portion of its population is treatment naive, resulting in a speedier recruitment process.
• It has a smooth regulatory approval process for clinical trials.
• LAR uses the procedures established by MRA which led to its well-deserved reputation for conducting clinical trials in the most efficient, scientific and ethical manner.