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Clinical research. Done right.

Experienced. CNS-focused. South Florida's trusted partner for breakthrough treatments.

Galiz Research Team
150+
Clinical Studies
85+
Pharmaceutical Partners
25+
Years of Experience

Expert research dedicated to the South Florida community

For over two decades, Galiz Research has been at the forefront of clinical research in Hialeah, FL — providing adolescents, adults, and seniors access to innovative treatments while contributing to medical breakthroughs.

We specialize in CNS research, including mental health and neurological conditions, working closely with your physicians to ensure safe, ethical, and meaningful participation.

Bilingual Staff

English & Spanish

Board-Certified

Expert investigators

No-Cost Care

All study-related

Compensation

For time & travel

Palmetto Medical Plaza - Galiz Research location in South Florida

"The team treated me like family. I felt safe and informed every step of the way."

— Maria S., Study Participant

CNS Research Indications

Specialized expertise across psychiatric and neurological conditions with 25+ years of dedicated CNS research experience.

Alzheimer's / Dementia

77 trials completed

51% of total studies - dedicated memory and dementia trial experience including biomarker and imaging expertise

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Schizophrenia

27 trials completed

18% of total studies - including inpatient capability for supervised settings

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Major Depressive Disorder

12 trials completed

8% of total studies - treatment-resistant depression expertise

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Bipolar Disorder

7 trials completed

5% of total studies - bipolar mania and maintenance therapy experience

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

3 trials completed

2% of total studies - anxiety and OCD research

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Parkinson's Disease

3 trials completed

2% of total studies - Parkinson's and dyskinesia research

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Migraine / Neurology

4 trials completed

3% of total studies - migraine and neurological research

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Other CNS Indications

16 trials completed

11% of total studies - additional CNS research areas

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Your journey, step by step

From your first inquiry to study completion, we guide you every step of the way.

1

Reach Out

Call us or fill out our quick eligibility form to get started.

2

Pre-Screen

A brief phone call to discuss your health and find a matching study.

3

Visit Us

In-person consultation, informed consent, and medical screening.

4

Participate

Begin your study with continuous support from our medical team.

More than research — it's a partnership

Safety First

Every trial undergoes rigorous scientific oversight. We work directly with your physicians to ensure your optimum safety throughout the process.

Access to Innovation

Receive cutting-edge treatments often years before they're available to the public, with no cost for study-related care.

Dedicated Care Team

Personal support from board-certified investigators and clinical staff who monitor your health closely throughout the trial.

Common questions answered

Are clinical trials safe?
Patient safety is our top priority. Every clinical trial follows strict FDA regulations and is overseen by an Independent Review Board (IRB). Our medical team works closely with your physicians, monitors your health throughout the study, and you can withdraw at any time.
Will participating cost me anything?
No. All study-related medical care, including the investigational treatment, study visits, and assessments, is provided at no cost. Most studies also offer compensation for your time and travel expenses.
Do I need health insurance to participate?
No, health insurance is not required for most clinical trials at Galiz Research. Study-related care is provided regardless of insurance status.
Can I leave the study if I change my mind?
Absolutely. Participation is 100% voluntary. You can withdraw from a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your relationship with your physician or future medical care.
How long do clinical trials last?
Study duration varies — some last a few weeks, while others may span several months or years. During the consent process, we'll clearly explain the timeline, visit frequency, and what to expect.
FOR SPONSORS & CROs

Why You Need Galiz Research
in Your Clinical Trial

Galiz Research brings a rare combination of investigator ownership, organizational stability, and CNS research depth to South Florida. Principal Investigator Dr. Jose Gamez has owned and operated the site since 2007, building on more than 25 continuous years of clinical trial experience.

Why Galiz Stands Apart

Investigator-Owned Leadership

Unlike sites dependent on rotating staff or corporate CRO models, Dr. Gamez reflects the sustained vision and accountability of an investigator who has invested his career in research integrity and sponsor partnership.

Staff Continuity & Protocol Quality

Dr. Gamez serves as a practicing rater on all trials, ensuring direct oversight of protocol consistency. Supported by sub-investigator Dr. Shlomo Fiscal (in clinical research since 2001, at Galiz since 2011) and a dedicated rater team, this continuity translates to lower screen-fail rates, higher retention, and faster enrollment cycles.

Relationship-Driven Patient Access

25+ years of referral networks with community psychiatrists, neurologists, memory clinics, and behavioral health facilities across South Florida yield a pre-screened, medically engaged, proven-compliant population.

Rare Inpatient Psychiatric Capability

Partnerships with Southern Winds Hospital (28+ years) and Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center enable inpatient schizophrenia and acute CNS trials, a capacity very few South Florida sites can offer.

FDA Diversity Support

Patient population reflects regional demographics: 60% Hispanic/Latino, 25% African American, 15% Caucasian. Fully bilingual operations remove recruitment and adherence barriers.

Top Enrollers

Galiz Research and Dr. Gamez have been named a top enrolling site across multiple sponsor study newsletters, demonstrating consistent excellence in patient recruitment and trial execution.

For sponsors seeking a stable, high-touch investigative partner with proven CNS trial execution across psychiatric and neurological indications, inpatient capability, and genuine investigator accountability...

Galiz is unmatched in South Florida...and across the United States.

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The Sensorium Effect

Rooted in Hialeah. Trusted by families.

Galiz is woven into the fabric of Hialeah — bilingual by birthright, multi-generational by relationship, and Cuban-American by community. With Sensorium behind us, that hometown trust now connects our families to national research opportunities without ever leaving home.

Hialeah-rooted

20+ years inside the Cuban-American heart of South Florida. Patients know us by name, not by chart number.

Español primero

Spanish-first intake, consent, and follow-up — for a community where abuela's voice matters most.

Multi-generational

Abuela, mamá, hija — we treat whole families across decades, not single patients on single studies.

Su segunda casa

Your second home. Warm, informal, and family-first — clinical research without the clinical coldness.

To understand more about Sensorium and the Sensorium Effect, read more...