3A Research Austin
Expanding Clinical Research Access in Central Texas
About 3A Research Austin
3A Research is expanding its clinical research presence to Austin, bringing 3A Research's experienced clinical research infrastructure and sponsor-focused operating model to Central Texas, with an initial emphasis on pediatric and adolescent clinical research.
The Austin location is designed to support Phase II–IV clinical trials and provide pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors with access to the large and growing Central Texas patient population.
3A Research Austin
12414 Alderbrook Drive, Suite 100Austin, TX 78758
Key Austin Capabilities
Pediatric & Adolescent Research
Initial clinical focus supported by an experienced pediatric Principal Investigator.
Phase II–IV Clinical Trials
Supported by the established clinical research infrastructure and operational experience of the broader 3A Research organization.
Central Texas Patient Access
Located in Austin and positioned to serve participants and families throughout the growing Central Texas region.
Experienced Research Infrastructure
Supported by 3A Research's established regulatory, clinical operations, recruitment, business development, and site-management capabilities.
Meet Our Austin Principal Investigator
Larry Herrera, M.D.
Principal Investigator | Pediatrics
Larry Herrera, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician and the Principal Investigator for 3A Research Austin. He brings extensive experience in general pediatrics, pediatric hospital medicine, emergency and urgent care, academic medicine, and pediatric hematology-oncology.
Dr. Herrera also has prior clinical research experience, including Phase I and Phase II pediatric oncology trials. Earlier in his career, he directed pediatric clinical trials and led a cancer immunotherapy laboratory, combining hands-on patient care with clinical and translational research.
He completed his medical degree at Texas A&M University, pediatric residency at Scott & White Hospital, and fellowship training in pediatric hematology-oncology at Children's Medical Center of Dallas. His experience caring for children across a broad range of clinical settings provides a strong foundation for 3A Research Austin's initial focus on pediatric and adolescent clinical research.
Dr. Herrera's CV documents his current appointment as Principal Investigator for 3A Research Austin and his current pediatric practice. His clinical-trial experience includes a Phase II pediatric solid-tumor study and directing a multi-institutional Phase I trial in children with relapsed leukemia.
Planning a Study in Central Texas?
3A Research Austin is currently evaluating clinical trial opportunities. Our team welcomes discussions with pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors and CROs seeking an Austin-area research site, with particular interest in pediatric and adolescent clinical development programs.
The Austin location combines a locally based Principal Investigator with the operational infrastructure and research experience of the broader 3A Research organization.
Interested in Future Austin Studies?
If you are interested in learning about future clinical research opportunities for yourself or your child, we invite you to join our research community.
Joining our research community does not obligate you to participate in a clinical trial. Our team can contact you when research opportunities become available that may be appropriate for you or your family.
3A Research Austin
12414 Alderbrook Drive, Suite 100Austin, TX 78758
Our team is reachable through 3A Research's general contact channels.