Milestone One was born out of necessity during one of the most challenging times in recent history, the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world came to a standstill, clinical research sites faced unprecedented disruptions, with many shutting down or drastically limiting patient visits. In Poland, a high-performing research facility was on the brink of collapse after losing much of its staff, leaving patients in limbo and threatening the progress of critical clinical trials.

Recognizing the urgent need for intervention, Milestone One stepped in to support sites by strengthening their capabilities through access to experienced research expertise, helping ensure patients could continue their trials and receive life-changing treatments.

That experience helped shape the mission that continues to guide Milestone One today: to bring clinical trials to much wider populations of sites and patients around the world. For too long, clinical trials have only been available to a handful of patients at a handful of hospitals, a unique opportunity for a select few. Imagine every patient with no hope of a cure having the option of getting access to clinical research enabled by their physician and hospital.

Bridging the Gap in Clinical Research

The landscape of clinical research is shifting. More patients than ever are eager to participate in trials, viewing research as a fundamental part of their healthcare journey. However, systemic challenges prevent many from accessing these opportunities:

• Physician Participation is Low:
  Only 34% of U.S. physicians engage in clinical research, limiting patient access to innovative treatments.
• Limited Research Infrastructure:
  81% of community healthcare centers lack dedicated research staff, and 88% have no budget allocated for research, creating significant barriers to participation.

Milestone One is uniquely positioned to address these challenges by equipping healthcare facilities with the expertise, resources, and staffing support needed to successfully conduct clinical research. By partnering with both experienced and new research sites, Milestone One expands trial accessibility, strengthens site performance, and ensures that critical studies reach diverse patient populations.

How We Make a Difference

Milestone One is committed to forging strong partnerships with medical institutions and professionals eager to enter the world of clinical research. With over 30 years of experience, we offer tailored solutions to:

• Accelerate Research Startups:
  Our structured approach minimizes the complexities of launching new research programs.
• Enhance Site Performance:
  We provide infrastructure, staffing, and training, allowing facilities to focus on patient care while we handle the administrative burden.
• Expand Research Portfolios:
  For existing research sites, we offer the resources needed to scale operations without the overhead of hiring and managing additional staff.

What This Means for Our Partners

• For Medical Institutions New to Research:
  Milestone One provides flexible partnership models that enable sites to offer research as a service, keeping patients within their care and generating additional revenue.
• For Existing Research Sites:
  By providing training, operational guidance, and administrative support services, Milestone One enables established research centers to expand their capacity without adding operational strain.
• For Sponsors:
  Milestone One’s site enablement administrative and support services help research sites overcome resource limitations, contributing toquicker enrollment, timely data collection, and adherence to study milestones.
• For Research Professionals:
  Our growth translates to new job opportunities and career pathways for professionals looking to establish themselves in clinical research.

Shaping the Future of Clinical Research

Expanding the reach of clinical trials is more than just a business goal, it’s a mission with a global impact. By onboarding new research facilities, Milestone One ensures that clinical research opportunities are more readily available around the world, increasing access to innovative treatments while fostering diversity in trial participation. Our efforts not only accelerate medical advancements but also empower healthcare providers with firsthand experience in breakthrough therapies, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

With Milestone One at the forefront, clinical research is no longer confined to large academic institutions. We are paving the way for a more inclusive, efficient, and patient-centered research landscape; one milestone at a time.