Our Houston location provides access to a diverse patient population. Our Principal Investigator, Dr. Joe Pouzar, has over 15 years of clinical research experience as an Investigator. He has completed over 100 clinical trials focusing broadly on family medicine indications. Our work together brings trial opportunities directly to patients, enhancing their quality of life and deepening our understanding of various disease states. Together we are dedicated to advancing treatments for the greater good of patients and our passion for improving healthcare outcomes drives our commitment to innovative research and patient care.

Conveniently located between Milwaukee and Chicago, our northern Illinois site offers diverse patient populations the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge clinical trials.Dr. Moltz, a trusted Internal Medicine physician with over 20 years of experience in the Chicagoland area, has dedicated his career to personalized patient care and advancing medical knowledge. His passion for integrating state-of-the-art science into practice has led him to serve as Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials, aiming to deepen the understanding of disease processes and explore innovative treatments that improve outcomes.At Elevate Chicago, Dr. Moltz and our dedicated team prioritize both scientific advancement and the safety, transparency, and well-being of every study volunteer.

Our McAllen location is based just 11 miles north of the Mexico/Texas border, providing access to a predominantly underserved and underrepresented Hispanic population. As a family medicine physician, our Principal Investigator, Dr. Solis, is committed to participating in clinical trials that address the needs of his everyday patients. As a trusted pillar in the McAllen community, together we’re bringing advancements to those who need them most.

Our Lake Charles location is passionate about providing treatment options to underrepresented patients who lack alternatives beyond the standard of care. Our Principal Investigator, Dr. Joseph Semien, is a committed advocate for equitable healthcare. As one of the founders of Pulse of Perseverance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating systemic inequities, he focuses on mentorship, career exposure, and monthly scholarships. Together we’re aiming to create a more equitable society by improving healthcare outcomes for those who need them most.

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Dr. Castro, a board-certified neurologist and neuromuscular specialist, is a leading expert in the care and research of rare neuromuscular disorders, including Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). With extensive experience in pediatric neuromuscular medicine, she has spearheaded numerous clinical trials to advance treatment options and improve outcomes for patients.Driven by a passion for developing innovative therapies, Dr. Castro values the strong relationships she builds with patients and their families, which fuel her mission to find meaningful solutions for rare and challenging conditions. After more than a decade in academia, she founded a non-profit private practice and research institute designed to offer comprehensive care for neuromuscular patients of all ages—regardless of insurance status—and to extend specialized services to international patients.

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