Our philosophy & brand

Research That Reaches Home

The story and values behind Hamilton Medical Research Group, and the visual identity that carries them.

Our story

The Last Mile

Clinical trials begin in laboratories and boardrooms around the world. Molecules are discovered, protocols are written, regulatory submissions are filed across continents. But none of it matters until research reaches a patient.

Hamilton Medical Research Group is that last mile. For over thirty years, Dr. Richard Tytus and his team have connected the Hamilton community to the world’s most advanced clinical trials — in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, respiratory illness, and more.

“Research That Reaches Home” is more than a tagline. It reflects a conviction that global science has local impact, and that the most important moment in any clinical trial is when a patient in their own community says yes.

Research That Reaches Home

Our Values

  • 01

    Quality by Design

    At HMRG, doing things right is not a special occasion — it is a daily practice. Our procedures and controlled documentation are designed so that following the process is following the regulation. We don’t prepare for audits. Every day is audit-ready.

  • 02

    Patient First

    Dr. Tytus has cared for his patients for over three decades. The people who participate in our trials are not data points — they are neighbours, parents, and members of our community. From informed consent to final follow-up, every protocol is designed around their wellbeing and dignity.

  • 03

    Transparency

    We believe in being easy to work with, and easy to verify. Our SOPs are accessible, our training records documented, our qualifications current. Whether you are a monitor reviewing our regulatory files or a patient asking questions about a study, you will find what you need.

  • 04

    Relentless Efficiency

    Every tool and process at HMRG is designed to remove friction, so our study coordinators can spend their time where it matters most: with people. We build what helps, fix what hinders, and never ask our team to choose between good care and good compliance.

  • 05

    Community Roots

    Hamilton is not just where we work. It is home. Three decades of clinical research embedded in the same community means established patient relationships, trusted referral networks, and a deep understanding of our local population.

Downloads

Brand Assets

Primary Logo PNG
Logo Mark PNG
Research That Reaches Home tagline banner
Tagline Banner PNG
Visual System

Colour Palette

  • HMRG Navy
    #152B52
    Headings, buttons and navy sections
  • Navy Light
    #22427A
    Labels, hover states and focus rings
  • Navy Deep
    #0B172C
    The top bar and footer
  • Silver
    #8A8D90
    The logo’s crescent and decorative lines
  • Silver Light
    #C3C6CA
    Small text on navy
  • Silver Ink
    #6B6F74
    Small text on light surfaces
  • Cream
    #FAF9F6
    Paper sections
  • Linen
    #F4F1EA
    A deeper paper tone
  • White
    #FFFFFF
    Cards and white sections

Materials

  • Paper

    Cream with a fine paper grain, for light sections.

  • Navy

    Navy with soft light and a fine grain; the logo’s crescent redrawn as faint rings.

  • Deep

    The deepest navy, for the top bar and footer.

Typography

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Cormorant Garamond — Headings

Research That Reaches Home.

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Inter — Body & Interface

Quality by design, rooted in the Hamilton community for over thirty years.