Now welcoming study participants in Opa-lockaExplore available studies
Athena coordinator welcoming a research participant into the center

About Athena

Innovation meets compassion.

A dedicated clinical research team advancing medical science while protecting the safety, dignity, and experience of every participant.

Meet our team

Welcome to Athena Clinical Research, where innovation meets compassion in the pursuit of advancing healthcare for all.

We conduct cutting-edge clinical research to help bring novel treatments and therapies to patients in need. Our experienced researchers, physicians, and healthcare professionals work to make a meaningful impact by driving advancements in medical science.

From the meticulous planning of each study to the compassionate care provided to participants, Athena prioritizes integrity, quality, patient safety, transparency, and ethical conduct.

What guides us

A clear standard for every study.

01

Integrity

Honest communication, responsible research conduct, and respect for every stakeholder.

02

Excellence

Meticulous planning, scientific rigor, and disciplined execution from startup through reporting.

03

Patient safety

Participant rights, comfort, informed consent, confidentiality, and well-being come first.

04

Partnership

Responsive collaboration with participants, sponsors, CROs, institutions, and research teams.

Our staff

Physician-led. Human-centered.

Every study benefits from engaged investigator oversight and a coordinated team committed to helping participants feel informed, respected, and supported.

MD · Nephrology

Dr. Marcos A. Hernandez Roman

Clinical investigator leadership with nephrology expertise and a commitment to responsible, participant-centered research.

MD · Internal Medicine / Nephrology

Dr. Jeffrey Jesus Maldonado Pena

Internal medicine and nephrology experience supporting thoughtful assessment and attentive clinical care.

Athena clinical team collaborating in the laboratory

At the forefront together

Collaboration turns promising science into meaningful progress.

Athena works with healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology organizations, medical device companies, and academic researchers in pursuit of better health outcomes.

Partner with Athena