About Florida Research Institute

Bringing advanced therapies to those in need.
Florida Research Institute (FRI) is committed to providing advanced therapies to individuals in need, with a focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Our primary research facility, situated in Lakewood Ranch, FL, is a global leader in gastroenterology and hepatology research, with a team of more than 20 highly trained clinical research experts.
FRI was founded in 2015 by Florida Digestive Health Specialists, one of the largest single-specialty gastroenterology networks in the state. This connection gives us a built-in database of thousands of potential local subjects and has allowed us to conduct a multitude of trials in various therapeutic areas.
We have a strong reputation for quality research and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results to our sponsors and CROs:
Quality data
Timely responses
High retention rates
Low screen failure rate
FRI’s state-of-the-art research program will advance medicine for years to come.