Alcanza Clinical Research Acquires CNS Healthcare to Expand Neuroscience Trial Network
June 23rd, 2026 7:00 AM
By: Newsworthy Staff
Alcanza Clinical Research acquires CNS Healthcare, a 30-year-old research network, to strengthen its neuroscience and behavioral health capabilities and broaden access to diverse communities.

Alcanza Clinical Research today announced the acquisition of CNS Healthcare, an independent clinical research network with a three-decade legacy of advancing medical science and patient care. The acquisition, effective immediately, adds five locations across Memphis, TN; Jacksonville and Orlando, FL; and a mobile clinical trial vehicle to Alcanza's growing network.
Founded in 1996, CNS Healthcare has completed thousands of clinical trials, particularly in neuroscience and behavioral health. It has been a preferred research network for both community participants and global sponsors, recognized for high-quality clinical data and a patient-centric environment. Under the leadership of CEO Dan Kearney, the organization expanded its capabilities and industry partnerships with a 30-year track record of consistent site performance and trial delivery.
"We are truly excited to join the Alcanza team. Their commitment to inclusiveness in all that they do ties into how we, at CNS Healthcare, have operated for over 30 years. The team at Alcanza has been wonderful to work with and I look forward to seeing the value our combined capabilities will deliver," said Dan Kearney, CEO of CNS Healthcare.
"Working alongside high-performing clinical research organizations continues to be a key focus for Alcanza. We are pleased to welcome CNS Healthcare and its outstanding team to our growing site network," said Carlos Orantes, CEO of Alcanza Clinical Research.
The addition of CNS Healthcare further strengthens Alcanza's clinical trial site network of high-performing research sites and expands its multispecialty therapeutic capabilities. With a shared commitment to quality study execution and inclusive patient engagement, the integration of Alcanza and CNS Healthcare enhances the organization's capacity to deliver on its "Clinical Research for All™" mission and significantly broadens its site access throughout diverse communities.
Alcanza Clinical Research is a fully integrated network of research facilities focused on bringing clinical trial opportunities involving life-changing treatments and vaccines to all patients, especially those from under-represented communities. The network now includes over 30 locations of dedicated research units and additional integrated specialty clinic sites strategically located throughout the continental US and Puerto Rico. Alcanza supports studies across all trial phases and major therapeutic areas.
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