OUR HISTORY AND MISSION
The Prestige Clinical Research (PCR) team has collaborated in over 50 clinical protocols, and it has been established for 14 years (and counting) with over 30 years of combined experience. We have the expertise and history of providing prestigious quality services to Sponsors/CROs since the year 2011.
Our team consists of Clinical Research Coordinators (14), Full-Time Advanced Clinical Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses, Lab Managers, Data Entry Specialists, Pharmacy/Investigational Product (IP) Administrators, Recruitment Specialists, Board-Certified Physicians and Principal Investigators (PIs), On-Site IT Support, Medical Assistants – Quality Assurance (QA), a Marketing Director, a Business Development and Outreach Director, and the Research Director.
From the very beginning, to the present-day, and continuing to the future our priority and mission remains the same: to provide the clinical research industry with an innovative site while putting the safety of our participants/volunteers first by staying in compliance with Good Clinical Practices/ ICH Guidelines.
We aim to treat each patient with the highest level of respect and to uphold their dignity. We want our patients to feel that they are truly cared for, that their questions are answered, and their concerns are addressed at every point of their treatment. Furthermore, we are committed to increasing the inclusion and diverse representation of all socioeconomic, gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds in clinical studies.
Please browse our site to find out more about our highly trained staff, our state-of-the-art facility, and the unparalleled medical treatments we provide.
OUR BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS & PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS (PIs)
Manuel A. Franco, MD
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Efrain Garcia, MD
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Herminio Garcia-Estrada, MD
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Patricia Junquera, MD
Neurology
Psychiatry
Juan D. Oms, MD
Neurology
Psychiatry
Claudia Uribe, MD
Psychology
Manuel De La Cruz Seone, MD
Internal Medicine
ABOUT NATY DIAZ
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
OF PRESTIGE CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER, INC
Naty Diaz is a visionary leader and passionate advocate for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical research standards, and regulatory transparency. With over 36 years of experience in healthcare, she has pioneered advancements in clinical research and healthcare services. As the Founder and CEO of multiple enterprises, including Prestige Clinical Research Center, Inc., Prestige Clinical Research South, LLC, Prestige Providers, LLC, and Prestige Clinical Health, LLC, Naty has dedicated her career to improving patient care, and promoting diversity with inclusion across ethnic groups in clinical trials and healthcare. Highly accomplished in clinical research, she has successfully overseen more than 50 clinical research protocols and has played a pivotal role in the development of innovative medical treatments and FDA-approved therapies. She is recognized for proficiency in clinical trial design, patient recruitment, regulatory adherence, and ensuring data integrity, with an expertise in regulatory compliance including IRB, CRO, and ICH-GCP standards. Under her leadership, Prestige Clinical Research Center, Inc. has earned a reputation for conducting high-quality, patient-centered trials that adhere to global regulatory standards, and the center is recognized as an NIH-Approved Facility, demonstrating its compliance with rigorous research criteria.
OUR SOUTH FLORIDA LOCATIONS
Prestige Clinical Research Center Inc.
is our original independent clinical research site, established at its Coral Gables location in 2017.
Prestige Clinical Research South LLC
is our second independently operated research site, established at its Homestead in 2023.
PCR IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF
At Prestige Clinical Research, we’re committed to giving back and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Whether it is through corporate sponsorships, financial donations, or fundraising for organizations that share our mission of empowerment, we believe in the power of supporting others.
We also rally our family and friends to join us in hands-on efforts — such as participating in holiday toy drives, preparing back-to-school backpacks with school supplies, packaging holiday meals for families in need, and attending walks or other events that raise awareness to combat stigma and misinformation with accurate information.
Together, we strive to create lasting, positive change, which is why we proudly support local and nationwide nonprofit organizations that are creating an impact through education, healthcare, and social support.
To learn more about the causes we support and how you can also make get involved with those organizations, please click here.
