DPMG Clinical Research joins Parexel’s emerging site scholarship program

DPMG Clinical Research in Palm Springs has been selected for Parexel’s 2026–2027 Emerging Site Scholarship Program, gaining mentorship, conference access and industry support as it expands clinical trial access across the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The recognition comes as the site builds partnerships and infrastructure to bring studies closer to local patients.

Why it matters: - The scholarship gives DPMG Clinical Research added support to grow as a clinical trial site in a region with fewer research options than major academic centers. - The program could help more patients in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County join trials without traveling far from home. - Parexel’s backing can strengthen local research capacity, which may improve access to studies in family medicine, dermatology and other therapeutic areas.

What happened: - DPMG Clinical Research was selected for Parexel’s 2026–2027 Emerging Site Scholarship Program. - The Palm Springs-based site serves the Coachella Valley and was chosen after a competitive application and interview process. - The site operates in partnership with community-based medical practices across the Coachella Valley.

The details: - The scholarship includes membership in the Society for Clinical Research Sites, known as SCRS. - DPMG Clinical Research will participate in the SCRS Global Site Solutions Summit. - The site will be paired with a mentor and a Parexel relationship manager for guidance and professional development. - The program is designed to support emerging research sites and help them build stronger ties within the clinical research industry. - DPMG Clinical Research started in November 2024. - The organization focuses on expanding access to clinical trials in Riverside County, where participation opportunities have historically lagged behind larger research hubs. - The site says it is expanding its research infrastructure, sponsor and pharmaceutical partnerships, and portfolio of clinical studies. - DPMG Clinical Research works alongside community providers to connect patients with trials in areas including family medicine and dermatology. - The organization says its mission is to bring clinical research closer to patients while maintaining quality, participant safety and regulatory compliance.

Between the lines: - The selection signals growing interest from national research networks in community-based sites that can reach patients outside major medical centers. - The program may help DPMG Clinical Research build the credibility and operational support needed to compete for more studies. - Kuzman said the recognition validates the site’s effort to build high-quality clinical research capabilities in the Coachella Valley and expand local participation. - Kuzman also said patients in Riverside County and the Coachella Valley should not have to travel hours to access clinical research.

What’s next: - DPMG Clinical Research will use the scholarship period to deepen industry relationships and strengthen its clinical research operations. - The site is expected to continue expanding its study portfolio and local access to trials as partnerships grow. - Parexel will continue supporting selected emerging sites through mentorship and ecosystem access during the 2026–2027 cycle.

The bottom line: - DPMG Clinical Research is using Parexel’s scholarship program to accelerate its push to make clinical trials more accessible in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County.