About Us

Expanding Access to Clinical Research

We proudly offer cutting-edge clinical trials to individuals across the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Our site is dedicated to delivering high-quality research opportunities that contribute to the advancement of modern medicine.

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

Our team is deeply invested in promoting health equity by ensuring that underrepresented communities have access to innovative treatment options. We work to reduce disparities in healthcare through inclusive research practices that reflect the diversity of our region.

Engaging the Community

Community participation drives progress. We invite individuals, both participants and healthy volunteers to take part in clinical trials and help shape the future of medicine. Your involvement plays a critical role in bringing tomorrow’s treatments closer to reality.

Advancing Medicine Through Cutting-Edge Clinical Trials

We are proud to bring the latest clinical research opportunities to the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we aim to reduce healthcare disparities by making innovative treatment options accessible to our region’s growing and diverse population. Community involvement is at the heart of our mission. We welcome volunteers to join us in advancing medical science through participation in our clinical trials.

Advance the Future of Medicine- For yourself and Generations to Come

Take part in groundbreaking medical research. Join a clinical trial and access innovative treatments before they become widely available, all at no cost and with no health insurance required. If you qualify, you may receive compensation for your time and travel. Your participation could not only improve lives today but also help shape healthcare advancements for future generations.

Headlands Research Twin Cities is a premier clinical research site located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Charlene McEvoy, a board-certified pulmonologist with extensive experience in clinical trials. With proven expertise in pulmonology, sleep medicine, vaccines, and multiple other therapeutic areas, Dr. McEvoy and the Headlands Research Twin Cities’ team are dedicated to advancing medical science through high-quality, participant-centered research.

Our site is strategically positioned to serve the diverse Twin Cities community and is committed to delivering reliable results, rapid enrollment, and exceptional participant care. HRTC partners with industry sponsors and CROs to bring innovative therapies to market while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and clinical excellence.

Our Principal Investigator:

Charlene E. McEvoy, MD, MPH

Dr. Charlene McEvoy is a distinguished physician-researcher with decades of experience in clinical research, specializing in pulmonology, sleep medicine, and internal medicine. Board certified in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, she serves as an Investigator at the HealthPartners Institute and is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota.

Dr. McEvoy earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Her extensive postgraduate training includes residencies and fellowships in internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and allergy and immunology at leading institutions such as Ramsey Medical Center and the University of Minnesota.

A respected leader in clinical trials, Dr. McEvoy has conducted and overseen numerous studies across a broad range of therapeutic areas, with a particular focus on advancing treatments in pulmonary and sleep-related conditions. Her commitment to clinical excellence and scientific rigor has contributed to the development of innovative therapies and improved participant outcomes.

As part of our larger network at Headlands Research, Dr. McEvoy collaborates with sponsors and CROs to bring high-impact research to diverse communities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Her academic and professional achievements reflect a strong dedication to education, research, and the future of evidence-based medicine.

Headlands Research

Our Mission

To Improve Lives by Advancing Innovative Medical Therapies