About Us
1991
Founded
400+
Phase I-IV Studies Completed
2
Locations
Our expertise
CNRI, the California Neuropsychopharmacology Clinical Research Institute, has been advancing clinical science since 1991. With research centers in San Diego and Los Angeles, our board-certified investigators have completed over 400 Phase I-IV studies across psychiatry, CNS, and internal medicine. We combine rigorous protocol execution with strong participant retention, delivering the reliable data and enrollment timelines that sponsors and CROs depend on.
Therapeutic Specializations
Psychiatry
Studies in depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and related conditions.
Internal Medicine
Clinical trials across a range of internal medicine indications.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Research in CNS therapies including neurology and neuropsychiatry.
Early Phase & Healthy Volunteers
Phase I studies with a fully-equipped, dedicated on-site research unit for overnight stays.
Principal Investigators
Christopher Benbow MD
Principal Investigator, Psychiatry | San Diego
Mohamed El-Gabalawy MD
Principal Investigator, Psychiatry | Los Angeles
Our investigators are board-certified in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine, with long-standing partnerships with leading sponsors and CROs. CNRI has participated in landmark clinical trials that have led to regulatory approvals. Read frequently asked questions about our clinical trials.
Contact Us
Whether you are interested in joining a study or partnering with CNRI, we would like to hear from you. Send us a message or contact one of our locations directly.
