About Coastal Medical Research

Dedicated to advancing medicine through high-quality clinical research and exceptional patient care.

Coastal Medical Research facility
Our Mission

Advancing Medicine, One Trial at a Time

At Coastal Medical Research, our mission is to accelerate the development of safe and effective medical treatments through rigorous clinical research. We are committed to conducting studies that meet the highest ethical and scientific standards while providing exceptional care to our research participants.

Since our founding, we have conducted hundreds of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, contributing to the approval of numerous treatments that have improved patient lives worldwide. Our success is built on a foundation of experienced personnel, state-of-the-art facilities, and a patient-first philosophy.

Doctor consulting with patient

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do at Coastal Medical Research.

Patient-Centered Care

We prioritize patient safety, comfort, and well-being in everything we do.

Scientific Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and scientific rigor.

Collaborative Partnership

We work closely with sponsors and CROs to achieve mutual success.

Excellence in Execution

We deliver quality data and meet enrollment goals consistently.

Our Leadership

Meet the experienced physician leading our research efforts.

Ahmed ElSharkawi
Principal InvestigatorM.D. Ph.D, FASN

Ahmed ElSharkawi

Dr. ElSharkawi brings over two decades of clinical research experience across multiple therapeutic areas. Board-certified with extensive training in Nephrology, he has served as Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials spanning Phase I through IV studies. His dedication to patient care and scientific excellence has made him a trusted partner for pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors worldwide.

20+ years of clinical research experience
150+ clinical trials completed
NephrologyInternal MedicineClinical Research

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