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Henrik Watz Featured in Free Educational Presentation Available for HCPs on COPD with Type 2 Inflammation

Congratulations to Henrik Watz, MD, on his exceptional presentation at the 2024 European Respiratory Society (ERS) ADVENT COPD Symposia! Dr. Watz, Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Velocity Clinical Research in Ahrensburg, Germany, joined Drs. Mona Bafadhel and Alberto Papi for a dynamic discussion, A Breath of Fresh Air: A Greater Understanding of COPD With … Read more

Respiratory Health Priorities are Changing Across Europe – What Role Do Clinical Trial Sites Have to Play?

For decades, research into respiratory health has centered on conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), predominantly because of their high prevalence. However, the incidence of respiratory diseases is increasing globally, with lesser-researched but equally debilitating conditions such as interstitial lung disease, pulmonary sarcoidosis, and pneumoconiosis affecting health statuses worldwide.  While clinical … Read more

The Start of Germany’s National Pharma Strategy: Implications for CROs and Clinical Trials

Over the past decade, Germany’s share of global clinical trial activities has dropped year on year. The country accounted for just 3.9% of trials in 2021, down from 7.2% in 2012. Late last year, the German Government published its National Pharma Strategy, which is designed to reverse this trend. Aiming to revitalize the country’s pharmaceutical … Read more

Scaling With a Purpose: Championing the Clinical Trials Sector

At the beginning of September, Velocity Clinical Research topped Business North Carolina’s 2024 Fast 40 list. It was our third time receiving the award, which recognizes the fastest-growing mid-market businesses in the state. For a clinical trials organization to achieve this level of scale is notable. The clinical trials sector in the US is typically … Read more

ACRP Article: Providing the Blueprint for Gen AI Adoption in Clinical Trials

In his latest article for the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Paul Evans outlines how integrated site organizations can pave the way for AI adoption and generate tangible value for the industry. For sites, investigators, and patients, Gen AI has the potential to streamline recruitment, reduce manual labor, and accelerate trial processes. By leveraging … Read more

Raghu Punnamraju, CTO, for VentureBeat: Why data science alone won’t make your product successful

In this new article for VentureBeat, Raghu Punnamraju, Chief Technology Officer at Velocity, discusses why data science alone is not enough to ensure product success. In this insightful piece, Raghu explores the importance of blending technical excellence with commercial understanding, highlighting the need for lean-value principles, the role of AI, and the power of data … Read more

Paul Evans Featured in Business North Carolina Article on AI in the State’s Clinical Research Industry

Paul Evans was recently featured in a Business North Carolina article discussing the emerging impact of artificial intelligence on North Carolina’s clinical research industry. As Paul notes, “Our industry is in the same place as most people with AI. We’ve seen a step change. Everybody started with efficiency gains, back-office functions. Then you move on … Read more

An interview with Dr. Robert Cupelo on Alzheimer’s Treatment and the Legacy of Lecanemab

It’s been just over a year since the monoclonal antibody Lecanemab received traditional approval from the FDA as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. This marked a turning point in the disease’s treatment, a drug that interrupted progression for the first time rather than simply addressing the symptoms.  It was this type of breakthrough that Robert … Read more

A Lean-Value Approach to Technical Product Management

Raghu Punnamraju, Chief Technology Officer at Velocity, was recently interviewed by CIO News about applying a lean-value approach to our technical product management, engineering, and architectural strategies. Through the development of our VISION platform, and new frameworks that leverage LLMs, this article details how Raghu and our team in Hyderabad, India, are continuously delivering solutions … Read more