A physician-led clinical research site in Queens, NYC
Phase 2–4 trials in one of the most diverse communities in the United States. Predictable start-up, dependable randomization, and clean audits.
Top 3
Consistent ranking on sponsor enrollment leaderboards
Performance at a glance
320+Participants
enrolled across 3 Phase 3 studies
85% diversity
Racial and ethnic diversity amongst participants
Same day
CDA turnaround
7 days
Budget, contract and regulatory packet turnaround
24 hours
from site activation to first patient screened
4 patients/month
Average randomization rate per study
Portfolio snapshot
As of September 2026
4 studies: 3 active, 1 in start-up
All Phase 3, and we accept Phase 2–4 opportunities
Sponsors: global top-5 pharmaceutical companies and an innovative cardiovascular diagnostics company
CRO partners: top-tier global CROs
Repeat award: a sponsor awarded us a second study based on our performance
Consistent enrollment of women, a population that is often under-represented in cardiometabolic trials
Therapeutic areas
Vaccines
A community-based recruitment reach built for high-volume, fast-enrolling vaccine studies
Metabolic & Endocrine
Type 2 diabetes, obesity, MASH/NASH, diabetic neuropathy
Infectious Disease
Anti-infectives, HIV, immunocompromised populations
Nephrology
CKD stages 1–4, with serial tracking
Cardiovascular
Atherosclerosis, CAD, hypertension, dyslipidemia, familial hypercholesterolemia.
Respiratory
Severe asthma, COPD, with on-site spirometry
How we recuit
Targeted digital ads
Social media campaigns in multiple languages are our largest recruitment source.
Physician referrals and EMR pre-screening
We search the affiliated practice's records against your I/E criteria.
Community outreach
We've held more than 10 events across Queens, including community, senior and faith centers.
Patient ambassador program
Current participants refer family and community members.
Meet the investigators
Behind everything we do are those who lead the team:
4 Clinical Research Coordinators with MBBS, PharmD, MPH and BS backgrounds
Dedicated regulatory and recruitment coordinator and partnership lead
Bringing themselves fully to the table—open-minded, collaborative, and ready to make something great.
Ammara Mushtaq, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR,
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
mushtaqa@rasairesearch.com
Languages: English, Urdu
More than 10 years as a physician and clinical investigator.
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Amanda Shinall, MPH, PA-C
SUB-INVESTIGATOR, SITE DIRECTOR
shinalla@rasairesearch.com
Languages: English
Former medical epidemiologist with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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Facilities & equipment
-80°C and -20°C freezers, plus a refrigerated centrifuge
12-lead ECG, spirometry
Temperature-monitored, access-controlled investigational product storage
Backup power
Private exam rooms
Private monitor room with Wi-Fi
Accessible by subway, with parking for sponsor visits and weekend availability
Why partner with Rasai Research?
Proven Study Performance
Inclusive Access. Representative Research.
Jackson Heights, NY - 11372-
Located in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY 11372, our site is situated in one of New York City's most culturally and ethnically diverse communities. The surrounding population provides broad demographic representation that supports inclusive clinical research and improved generalizability of study outcomes.
60%
Foreign-born
55%
Hispanic
~20%
Asian Population
87/100
Diversity Index
Why This Matters
Engagement with underrepresented populations
Diverse cardiometabolic & aging studies
Multilingual participant outreach
Real-world population applicability
Our recruitment strategies are built around community engagement and culturally competent communication.
Work with us
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Contact
Business Development
BD@rasairesearch.com
Partnership Lead
Faaraea Haroon, MBBS, MSPH
haroonf@rasairesearch.com