A photo of Columbus, Ohio, which is home to world-class medical institutions like Nationwide Children's Hospital and The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

Why Columbus, Ohio, for Your Clinical Trial

Columbus, Ohio, is one of the most strategically positioned cities in the country for clinical research. From an expansive, diverse patient pool to a thriving innovation ecosystem, Columbus offers a compelling combination of advantages difficult to find in a single market.

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What makes Columbus stand out as a medical research market

Columbus checks boxes that few Midwest markets can match: a large and growing population, world-class medical infrastructure, lower operating costs, and a life sciences ecosystem that continues to grow.

Patient Reach
Research Network
Operational Value
Innovation Hub

Patient Reach

Columbus is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, with more than 2 million people in the metro area. That scale — combined with a population that spans a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and health profiles — offers a broad and diverse recruitment pool that makes it easier to meet enrollment targets and build representative study cohorts. Columbus is also situated in the heart of the Midwest, within a day's drive of nearly 50% of the U.S. population.

This central location expands access beyond the immediate metro. The site is more reachable for patients traveling from surrounding regions, and it also simplifies logistics for sponsors and study teams visiting from across the country.

Research Network

Columbus is home to many world-class medical institutions. This interconnected network of health systems creates opportunities for sites to build referral partnerships and tap into established research infrastructure that accelerates clinical study timelines and expands patient access.

For sponsors, that depth of institutional presence in a single market is rare — and it's one of the defining advantages of bringing a trial to Columbus.

Operational Value

Compared to coastal metros like New York or San Francisco, Columbus offers significantly lower costs for facility space and staffing. For sponsors and CROs, this means clinical trial budgets stretch further without any compromise in the quality of research, patient care, or regulatory compliance.

Independent sites like Remington-Davis compound this advantage by operating with lean, experienced teams and fewer administrative layers. This enables faster start-up timelines and more responsive trial management.

Innovation Hub

The Columbus region is home to more than 22,000 professionals working in research and development, and has attracted over $4 billion in venture capital since 2020. This culture of innovation — fueled by university partnerships, life sciences investment, and a growing network of biotech and health-tech companies — makes Columbus one of the most dynamic research environments in the country.

That momentum translates directly into clinical research: a deeper talent pipeline, stronger institutional partnerships, and a site community that is actively growing alongside the broader life sciences sector.

Columbus, Ohio by the numbers

2M+

Metro area population

50%

Of U.S. population within a day's drive

22,000+

R&D professionals in the region

$4B+

Venture capital raised since 2020

#1

Fastest-growing major city in the Midwest

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Remington-Davis: Your Columbus-based clinical research partner

Remington-Davis has called Columbus home for over 30 years — and that roots-deep presence is a meaningful part of what makes us an effective medical research partner. We've built lasting relationships with the city's leading health systems, cultivated a patient community that trusts us, and developed the kind of local expertise that only comes with time.

When you bring a clinical trial to us, you're gaining access to a great market and a team that knows it well.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Remington-Davis located in Columbus?

RDI is situated on the city's west side with convenient access from major highways and surrounding suburbs. The location puts us within reach of a broad cross-section of the Columbus metro, making it practical for patients coming from across the region to participate in a study without excessive travel burden.

What is the Remington-Davis facility like?

RDI's facility is a dedicated clinical research space that's purpose-built for trials. The workflows, staffing, and environment are all designed around the needs of clinical study participants and research teams, creating a more efficient and consistent experience from screening through closeout.

What therapeutic areas does Remington-Davis specialize in?

RDI's physicians bring expertise across more than 20 therapeutic areas, with particular depth in vaccines, infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, immunology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and obesity and weight loss.

Does RDI support hybrid clinical study models?

RDI has experience supporting hybrid trial designs that combine in-person site visits with remote or home-based components. Whether that's virtual visits, electronic patient-reported outcomes, or home nursing for sample collection, we maintain the oversight and data quality the study requires. For participants, that flexibility can reduce burden and improve retention.

How does RDI engage the Columbus community to support patient recruitment?

Over more than 30 years in Columbus, we've built a loyal patient community that actively participates in research and refers friends and family. We maintain an established patient database, work closely with local healthcare providers for referrals, and engage the broader community through outreach efforts that reflect the diversity of the Columbus metro. That trust takes years to build and is one of the most valuable things we bring to a research study.

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