About California Research Foundation
California Research Foundation is a San Diego, California based industry leader in clinical research trials.
California Research Foundation has been a leader in clinical trials since 1966, performing hundreds of protocols covering most areas of internal medicine, with a focus on vaccine trials. Beginning with our founder, Milan L. Brandon, MD, who began the Brandon family private practice, to the current Principal Investigator of California Research Foundation, Donald M. Brandon, MD – the legacy continues.
A multi-specialty group of private practice board-certified specialists, supported by a full-time staff dedicated solely to clinical research, California Research Foundation has completed over 600 FDA sanctioned clinical investigative studies covering Phases I thru IV with enrollment totals as large as 1,000 participants per protocol.
Set apart by medical excellence and long-standing ties to the community
Designated by Pfizer, Inc. as a “super site” due to our rapid enrollment and collection of quality data during the first waves of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, California Research Foundation’s contribution is proudly supported by our board-certified specialists and full-time clinical staff.
Partnering with our civic-minded and forward-thinking community allows us to enroll large volumes of dedicated research volunteers who are committed to helping advance science. The core drivers of our success, the dedication of our staff and our community, cannot be overstated.
Along with our robust digital and traditional recruitment campaigns, we are truly grateful to our study volunteers, many of whom are “study ambassadors” who continue to spread information about our important study efforts throughout the community.
600+
Clinical trials performed
20+ years
Average tenure of CRF staff
55+ years
in business - a rich CRF history
While professionally supporting our colleagues in the pharmaceutical industry, at California Research Foundation, we’re family.
Study volunteers comment on the warm and caring atmosphere during their visits. Our concern and attention are focused first and foremost on our patients.
We work with study pharmaceutical companies (Sponsors) and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accurately compile needed data in adherence to study protocols, while maintaining the safety and well-being of our patients. Our unprecedented, dedicated team members are the secret of our success.
Enrolling Studies
From influenza and pneumonia to respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus (RSV) and COVID, California Research Foundation operates on the forefront of advancing medical science and treatment. Without valued participants, California Research Foundation could never have realized life-changing milestones like advancing the COVID-19 vaccine, found quality of life for Arthritis sufferers, or helped in the discovery of newfound research in Osteoporosis.
Please take a moment to review our currently enrolling studies and consider becoming a “hero” who contributes to medical advancements.
Contact
Jeff Brandon, CEO
“We appreciate our study subjects and recognize that they serve the most important role in the endeavor.”
Meet our dedicated team members
With tenure of over 35 years, some of our accomplished team members have been with us since the beginning. Our unprecedented team is the secret to our success.
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Patients want to know…
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A clinical trial involves research using human volunteers (also called participants) that is intended to add to medical knowledge. In a clinical trial, participants receive specific interventions according to the research plan or protocol created by the investigators. Continue reading…
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Each federally supported or conducted clinical study and each study of a drug, biological product, or medical device regulated by FDA must be reviewed, approved, and monitored by an institutional review board (IRB). Continue reading…
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A clinical study is conducted according to a research plan known as the protocol. The protocol is designed to answer specific research questions and safeguard the health of participants. Continue reading…
Our Mission: “Dedicated to Excellence in Medical Research Since 1966”
California Research Foundation takes great pride in knowing that our work has played at least a small part in preventing disease and helping improve the lives of so many people who suffer from chronic conditions such as Arthritis, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Osteoporosis, to name a few.
Janice Brandon, MSN, Research Team Manager
