Twenty years building research infrastructure, privately owned.
Since 2006, DM Clinical Research has grown from a single site into the largest privately owned clinical research site network in the country, with the stability to invest for the long term.
Two decades, built site by site.
DM Clinical Research is founded in Houston, TX, a single site with an outsized commitment to enrollment and quality.
Network expansion begins across Texas; the proprietary patient database becomes a core enrollment engine.
Therapeutic breadth deepens to 25 areas; bilingual recruitment drives industry-leading diversity.
National footprint reaches the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, and West, 13 states.
30+ integrated sites, a 1.97M+ patient database, and an AI-first operating layer for feasibility, forecasting, and startup speed.
The values behind a quality record.
Enrollment is a promise
We forecast it, we track it, and we hold ourselves to it, every site, every week.
Quality is non-negotiable
One quality system, rigorous quality systems, and audit-readiness as the default state.
Access for everyone
Bilingual, community-rooted recruitment, 50% Diverse Enrollment is who we are.
Privately owned, performance driven
Privately owned since 2006. Stable leadership, consistent strategy, and the freedom to invest in site infrastructure over the long term.
Operators, clinicians, and builders.
A leadership team that has spent careers running sites, enrolling patients, and earning sponsor trust.
Mohammad Millwala
Founder and CEO with 20+ years of executive healthcare leadership. Built DM Clinical into one of the nation’s leading research site networks, known for patient access, operational agility, and trial execution.
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Zohair Harianawala
Chief Strategy Officer since 2012. MBA (Rotman) and BS in math and computer science (McGill); focused on strategy, operations, and the use of technology and analytics in decision-making.
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Mark Ubert
More than 25 years across public accounting and the Life Sciences / Pharma Services industry. Leads DM’s finance department and a range of strategic initiatives.
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Lora Parahovnik
Leads company-wide operations across DM’s national site network.
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Shivani Shah
15 years at DM, rising from Clinical Research Coordinator through nearly every site role. Has led multiple successful FDA inspections. MS in biology (Illinois Institute of Technology).
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Wes Bonner
25+ years building physician relationships and site networks. A recognized clinical-research thought leader and frequent industry speaker (SCRS Membership Committee).
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Stephanie Ailey
20+ years in program management and healthcare. Helped enroll the first patient globally in a Phase 3 COVID-19 trial; drives DM’s strategic sponsor relationships.
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Murtaza Marvi
13+ years across business analytics, management, marketing, and business growth. Drives patient enrollment and business services at DM.
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Brooke Montoya
15+ years of HR leadership across talent management, organizational development, and culture for DM’s growing national workforce.
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2025 Christine K. Pierre Site Impact Award
Awarded to Mohammad Millwala for lasting impact on clinical research sites.
2024 Site Spark Winner
Recognized for site operations and enrollment excellence.
2023 Best Clinical Trial Network
Honored for network-wide performance and quality.
2022 Excellence in Patient Centricity
For bilingual, community-rooted patient access.
Work with a network that means it.
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