START Carolinas

START Carolinas is a specialized clinical research center dedicated to conducting Phase 1 oncology clinical trials, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a member of the global South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics (START) network, the facility provides patients with access to the latest investigational anticancer agents through one of the world's largest early-phase drug development programs. The center operates as a partnership between START and Oncology Specialists of Charlotte, bridging the gap between community oncology and cutting-edge clinical research. START Carolinas supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors by executing complex early-stage trials for a variety of modalities, including small molecules and immunotherapies. Their mission is to accelerate the development of new cancer treatments while providing high-quality care to patients in the Carolinas region.