Cardiovascular Research Associates

Cardiovascular Research Associates (CRA) is a specialized research and consulting firm based in Natick, Massachusetts, focused on cardiovascular disease prevention, lipid metabolism, and diagnostic innovation. Founded by Dr. Ernst J. Schaefer, a renowned expert in lipidology and co-founder of Boston Heart Diagnostics, the company provides clinical research services, diagnostic expertise, and consulting to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. CRA is the parent company of Longevity Diagnostics, which offers advanced laboratory testing and individualized risk assessment for chronic age-related conditions. The organization has a long history of sponsoring and conducting clinical trials, particularly those involving nutritional interventions and lipid-lowering therapies.