Latinos In Clinical Research

What Latinos In Clinical Research does

Latinos In Clinical Research (LICR) is a US-based non-profit community organization, legally organized as The Clinical Research Circle, that was founded in 2020 to increase Latino participation in the clinical research industry — both as professionals entering the workforce and as participants in clinical trials. The organization operates as a networking and educational hub serving a horizontally diversified base of clinical research sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), research sites, individual Latino professionals, and Latino communities. Its stated pain points include FDA diversity action plan compliance, the lack of language access and community trust at research sites, and barriers to career entry for Latino clinical research professionals.

LICR delivers its mission through a portfolio of free member services rather than a unified software platform. Core offerings include monthly webinars with industry guest speakers, an on-demand video archive of 50+ recorded sessions spanning 2021–2024, a job postings board connecting employers with candidates, a diversity white paper highlighting operational playbooks from community-based research sites, free Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training delivered in partnership with COORDINARE, and career development programs including mentorship and resume assistance. The technical stack is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website, email newsletter, LinkedIn presence, and Zoom-based virtual events. There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile application, API, or disclosed data asset.

The business model is donation-supported: LICR solicits contributions via its website, provides all services free of charge, and has no disclosed institutional funding, paid membership tiers, or sponsorship revenue. Strategic partnerships span training providers (COORDINARE, The CRA Academy, The CRC Academy), the Save Our Sites Conference, and community-based research sites including Sun Valley Research Center, Yuma Clinical Trials, and Clarity Clinical Research. Geographic footprint is primarily US-based with content and engagement extending into Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, and Puerto Rico. The team comprises 8 people led by founder Ashley Margo and co-founders Judy Galindo, Monica Cuitiva, and Chris Sauber.

Name

Latinos In Clinical Research

Legal name

The Clinical Research Circle

Website

https://latinosinclinicalresearch.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Latinos In Clinical Research is a US-based non-profit community organization that provides free education, networking, and career development resources to increase Latino participation in clinical research as both professionals and trial participants, serving sponsors, CROs, research sites, and Latino communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Research Community Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical Research Support (CRC/CTA) (EDAOAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Investigator & Site Training / GCP Support (HLAGACAF), Clinical Operations & Monitoring FSP (CRA/CTM/Start-up) (HLAGAOAA), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Clinical research diversity
• Community outreach programs
• Career development resources
• GCP training programs
• Clinical trial education

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization solicits donations to support their mission of increasing Latino participation and diversity in the clinical research industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Latinos In Clinical Research (LICR), operating as The Clinical Research Circle, is a non-profit community organization that delivers free educational, networking, and career-development services to increase Latino participation in the clinical research industry. Its offerings include monthly webinars with industry guest speakers, an on-demand video archive, a job postings board connecting professionals with sponsors, CROs, and research sites, diversity white papers and resources highlighting community-based research playbooks, and free Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training delivered in partnership with COORDINARE.

Product overview

Latinos In Clinical Research (LICR) is a community organization that serves as a networking and educational hub for the clinical research industry. Rather than a unified software platform, LICR offers a portfolio of member-focused services including monthly webinars with industry guest speakers, an on-demand video archive featuring career journeys and diversity initiatives, a job postings board connecting employers with diverse candidates, educational resources including a white paper on inclusive enrollment practices, and career development programs. The organization facilitates connection between sponsors, CROs, sites, and future research professionals through virtual meetups, social media engagement (#latinosinclinicalresearch), and collaboration with partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monthly Webinars

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% participant retention rate at Sun Valley Research Center
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COORDINAREcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Provides free GCP (Good Clinical Practice) training through LICR platform to strengthen staff readiness and participant protection across the clinical research community.
• Save Our Sites ConferencecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLICR has partnered with Save Our Sites Conference to help promote grassroots diversity initiatives at the local community site level.
• Sun Valley Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner site in LICR white paper, demonstrating 95% participant retention and Spanish-first consent processes for approximately 90% Spanish-speaking participants.
• Yuma Clinical TrialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBorder-community research site partner that accounts for cross-border family, work, and medical realities in recruitment strategies.
• Clarity Clinical ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner site in Imperial Valley that identifies 224 languages in Los Angeles and builds community trust through language access.
• The University of Clinical ResearchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner organization supporting clinical research education and professional development.
• The CRA AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner academy providing clinical research associate training and certification resources.
• The CRC AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner academy providing clinical research coordinator training and professional development.
• DSCS Sweat Equity & InvestmentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner CRO providing clinical research services and investment in the industry.
• The AM ApproachminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner organization supporting diversity and inclusion in clinical research.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA): Physician-focused association representing Hispanic medical professionals and advocating for health equity. Comparable on the Hispanic-community health-engagement axis, though physician- rather than clinical-research-operations focused.
• National Minority Quality Forum: Non-profit research and advocacy organization addressing health disparities and minority health. Comparable as an emerging player focused on minority participation in research, though broader in scope beyond clinical trials.

Direct peers

• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP): Global non-profit membership organization providing certification, training, and professional development for CRCs, CRAs, and other clinical research professionals — directly overlapping LICR's core mission of workforce development in clinical research.
• Clinical Research Pathways: Non-profit focused on diversifying the clinical research workforce and patient participation, with training and scholarship programs. Direct peer on workforce-pipeline and community-participation dimensions.
• Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP): Non-profit advancing women of color in the pharmaceutical and clinical research workforce. Closely mirrors LICR's workforce diversity mission within a parallel underrepresented community.
• Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP): Independent non-profit focused on education and outreach to clinical research participants, including underrepresented communities. Directly comparable to LICR's mission of community-facing education and engagement in trial participation.
• COORDINARE: Clinical research training provider offering GCP certification and professional development — already a strategic partner of LICR. Directly comparable as a training content and certification provider in the same workforce.

Broad incumbents

• DIA Global: Large established professional association for the drug development lifecycle with education, conferences, and advocacy. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same sponsor/CRO/site professionals with overlapping training offerings.
• Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS): Global trade organization representing clinical research sites; offers training, site support, and advocacy. Broader scope than LICR but materially comparable as a membership/education hub serving the same sites LICR partners with.

Others

• PhRMA Foundation: Industry-supported foundation funding diversity, workforce, and clinical research education initiatives. Comparable as a funder and ecosystem participant in the same clinical-research-workforce-and-diversity space, though not a direct operating peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/latinos-in-clinical-research

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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