Minnesota Clinical Research Alliance 1185 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123

Minnesota Clinical Research Alliance (MCRA) is a collaborative effort among key segments of Minnesota's medical research community, located at 1185 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, Minnesota. Clinical trials are essential research studies that generate data to support FDA approval of new medicines and grant participants early access to potential life-saving treatments. Thousands of clinical trials in Minnesota target diseases like asthma, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and more. By volunteering for a clinical trial, patients take an active role in their healthcare and help researchers test new treatments. MCRA is dedicated to educating the public, elected officials, and the media about the importance of clinical research to patients, the healthcare system, and the state's economy. Clinical trials are closely monitored to ensure maximum safety for participants by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and federal agencies. Participation in a clinical trial offers benefits and risks, and participants always have the right to end their participation at any time. MCRA aims for Minnesota to be recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in patient care, innovation, and collaboration for the benefit of patients.