Collaborative Excellence
WHO WE ARE
Collaborative Excellence • Shared Standards • Proven Results
OUR STORY
First Principles Research is a collaborative alliance of clinical research sites united by one goal...
To deliver trials faster, cleaner, and with greater reliability. Our strength lies not just in our shared infrastructure and SOPs, but in a culture of continuous improvement — every process reviewed, every lesson carried forward, every site made stronger by the collective.
Every location operates at the same high standard, giving sponsors confidence in consistent quality, no matter what the site.
Alliance Standards Across All Sites
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SOPs standardized and certified across the network
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Quarterly training and yearly calibration programs to maintain alignment
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Unified IT infrastructure and data security standards
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Daily quality control through eSource and inter-site audits
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Shared staffing and vaccine expertise across locations
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Verified Clinical Trials (VCT) system implemented alliance-wide
Site Capabilities & Equipment
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Multiple examination rooms per site
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CLIA-waived onsite laboratories
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Secure IP storage with biometric access
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Crash carts, AEDs, oxygen tanks, and eyewash stations
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Temperature-controlled storage with continuous monitoring & alarms
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Backup generators to safeguard sensitive material
Vaccine-Ready Teams
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Dedicated unblinded staff with secured work areas
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Ultra-low freezers and medical-grade refrigerators with 72-hour backup
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Post-vaccine observation areas
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Flow hood system and PBMC processing
≤24 hr turnaround via Interlab)
Leveraging Technology
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VCT biometric verification to block dual enrollment
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CTMS for scheduling, reminders, and eSource
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Veeva Vault for remote monitoring
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E-Consent for paperless enrollment
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Bar-code specimen tracking
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Stipend disbursement (ClinCard)
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Lyft Healthcare for transportation
Quality Participants, Validated Enrollment
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Biometric verification through VCT to ensure integrity
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Screening validation to prevent prior study involvement
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Pre-screen education on enrollment procedures
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Blocking “site jumpers” across alliance locations
Patient Recruitment Strength
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75,000+ patient database including embedded private practices and active referral networks
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Experienced recruitment teams
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Accelerated enrollment via pre-screening and chart reviews
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Community outreach through health fairs and local campaigns
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100% track record of meeting or exceeding sponsor enrollment goals
Cross-Site Staff Flexibility
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Shared resources to scale rapidly for large studies
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Remote QC oversight via eSource
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Relocation-ready staff to support on-site needs
Ongoing Staff Training
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Quarterly Lunch & Learn sessions to foster continuous development
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100% SOP, ICH-GCP, IATA, FDA Regulations, CPR, OSHA, HIPPA and ALCOA+principles certification achieved across all team members
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New hire training and certifications completed within 30 days of onboarding
Standards & Capabilities
Alliance Standards Across All Sites
-
SOPs standardized and certified across the network
-
Quarterly training and yearly calibration programs to maintain alignment
-
Unified IT infrastructure and data security standards
-
Daily quality control through eSource and inter-site audits
-
Shared staffing and vaccine expertise across locations
-
Verified Clinical Trials (VCT) system implemented alliance-wide
Site Capabilities & Equipment
-
Multiple examination rooms per site
-
CLIA-waived onsite laboratories
-
Secure IP storage with biometric access
-
Crash carts, AEDs, oxygen tanks, and eyewash stations
-
Temperature-controlled storage with continuous monitoring & alarms
-
Backup generators to safeguard sensitive material
Vaccine-Ready Teams
-
Dedicated unblinded staff with secured work areas
-
Ultra-low freezers and medical-grade refrigerators with 72-hour backup
-
Post-vaccine observation areas
-
Flow hood system and PBMC processing
≤24 hr turnaround via Interlab)
Cross-Site Staff Flexibility
-
Shared resources to scale rapidly for large studies
-
Remote QC oversight via eSource
-
Relocation-ready staff to support on-site needs
Ongoing Staff Training
-
Quarterly Lunch & Learn sessions to foster continuous development
-
100% SOP, ICH-GCP, IATA, FDA Regulations, CPR, OSHA, HIPPA and ALCOA+principles certification achieved across all team members
-
New hire training and certifications completed within 30 days of onboarding
Standards & Capabilities
Alliance Standards Across All Sites
-
SOPs standardized and certified across the network
-
Quarterly training and yearly calibration programs to maintain alignment
-
Unified IT infrastructure and data security standards
-
Daily quality control through eSource and inter-site audits
-
Shared staffing and vaccine expertise across locations
-
Verified Clinical Trials (VCT) system implemented alliance-wide
Site Capabilities & Equipment
-
Multiple examination rooms per site
-
CLIA-waived onsite laboratories
-
Secure IP storage with biometric access
-
Crash carts, AEDs, oxygen tanks, and eyewash stations
-
Temperature-controlled storage with continuous monitoring & alarms
-
Backup generators to safeguard sensitive material
Vaccine-Ready Teams
-
Dedicated unblinded staff with secured work areas
-
Ultra-low freezers and medical-grade refrigerators with 72-hour backup
-
Post-vaccine observation areas
-
Flow hood system and PBMC processing
≤24 hr turnaround via Interlab)
Leveraging Technology
-
VCT biometric verification to block dual enrollment
-
CTMS for scheduling, reminders, and eSource
-
Veeva Vault for remote monitoring
-
E-Consent for paperless enrollment
-
Bar-code specimen tracking
-
Stipend disbursement (ClinCard)
-
Lyft Healthcare for transportation
Quality Participants, Validated Enrollment
-
Biometric verification through VCT to ensure integrity
-
Screening validation to prevent prior study involvement
-
Pre-screen education on enrollment procedures
-
Blocking “site jumpers” across alliance locations
Patient Recruitment Strength
-
75,000+ patient database including embedded private practices and active referral networks
-
Experienced recruitment teams
-
Accelerated enrollment via pre-screening and chart reviews
-
Community outreach through health fairs and local campaigns
-
100% track record of meeting or exceeding sponsor enrollment goals
Cross-Site Staff Flexibility
-
Shared resources to scale rapidly for large studies
-
Remote QC oversight via eSource
-
Relocation-ready staff to support on-site needs
Ongoing Staff Training
-
Quarterly Lunch & Learn sessions to foster continuous development
-
100% SOP, ICH-GCP, IATA, FDA Regulations, CPR, OSHA, HIPPA and ALCOA+principles certification achieved across all team members
-
New hire training and certifications completed within 30 days of onboarding
Standards & Capabilities
Recruitment & Technology
Leveraging Technology
-
VCT biometric verification to block dual enrollment
-
CTMS for scheduling, reminders, and eSource
-
Veeva Vault for remote monitoring
-
E-Consent for paperless enrollment
-
Bar-code specimen tracking
-
Stipend disbursement (ClinCard)
-
Lyft Healthcare for transportation
Quality Participants, Validated Enrollment
-
Biometric verification through VCT to ensure integrity
-
Screening validation to prevent prior study involvement
-
Pre-screen education on enrollment procedures
-
Blocking “site jumpers” across alliance locations
Patient Recruitment Strength
-
75,000+ patient database including embedded private practices and active referral networks
-
Experienced recruitment teams
-
Accelerated enrollment via pre-screening and chart reviews
-
Community outreach through health fairs and local campaigns
-
100% track record of meeting or exceeding sponsor enrollment goals
Our Culture of Continuous Improvement
At First Principles Research, progress is never static. Every trial informs the next, every audit strengthens our systems, every staff training builds capability.
We operate with a mindset of:
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Measure → Learn → Refine → Repeat
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Daily huddles to identify small wins and remove obstacles
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Cross-site collaboration where lessons learned at one site are shared across all sites
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A commitment to innovation — adopting new technology, refining SOPs, and investing in staff growth
This culture ensures we don’t just meet expectations — we consistently surpass them. Sponsors trust us not only for what we deliver today, but for our ability to deliver even more tomorrow.
Partner With Us
At First Principles Research, consistency, reliability, and innovation come standard. By uniting sites under shared systems — and always improving them — we give sponsors the confidence that every study will be executed with precision, speed, and care.
