MENASA Research Institute (MRI)
This program aims to establish a dedicated research site focused on serving MENASA populations in the United States, with the initial location planned for Sugar Land, Texas.
The MENASA Research Institute (MRI) is the academic and investigative arm of MENASA Group, committed to producing actionable, culturally grounded, and community-driven clinical research that informs policy, healthcare delivery, and equitable innovation across Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian (MENASA) populations.
Established to address the persistent gaps in representation, access, and evidence-based solutions, MRI brings together a network of global site network, clinical operations and data scientists in clinical researchers to drive forward inclusive drug safety profiles that reflects the lived realities of historically underserved communities.
Our Core Pillars
Health Equity Research
Data Transparency & Impact Reporting
Health Equity Research
Studying barriers and facilitators to healthcare access, participation in clinical trials, and patient outcomes within MENASA communities
Capacity Building
Data Transparency & Impact Reporting
Health Equity Research
Training early-career investigators, medical professionals, and non-traditional researchers in culturally responsive research methods
Data Transparency & Impact Reporting
Data Transparency & Impact Reporting
Data Transparency & Impact Reporting
Publishing research that bridges the gap between scientific evidence, real-world practice, and advocacy
MENASA Group Partners with National Arab Orchestra
We are proud to announce a strategic partnership between MENASA Group and the National Arab Orchestra. Together, we will celebrate and promote the richness of Arab culture, music, and heritage through collaborative events and initiatives that inspire and connect communities worldwide.