Insights

Video: Global Laboratory Capabilities

As part of our integrated site infrastructure, Velocity has established specialized laboratory and diagnostic capabilities. This includes purpose-built, CLIA-certified lab facilities at all dedicated sites, as well as in-network PBMC processing at 30+ Velocity locations across the U.S. and Europe. As Nick Spittal, Chief Operations Officer, explains in this video, Velocity is also using these … Read more

Video: Principal Investigator Experience and Engagement

About half of Principal Investigators (PIs) conduct only a single study in their career. This high turnover rate results in significant inefficiencies for Sponsors and CROs, particularly when it comes to finding reliable PIs capable of delivering high-quality trial conduct and enrollment in specialized research areas.

Velocity developed the innovative Principal Investigator Onboarding and Training (PIVOT) Program to address the pressing issue of “one-and-done” PIs in clinical research. This strategic initiative equips new PIs with comprehensive knowledge, tools, infrastructure, and mentorship opportunities.

The PIVOT Program:

  • Elevates PI engagement, performance, and retention through a novel curriculum
  • Combines industry leading training content, hands-on experiences, and mentorship
  • Specific training tracks for full-time PIs and specialist PIs with embedded operations

Learn more at https://velocityclinical.com/investigator-expertise

Video: Community Engagement

To bring equitable products to market, clinical trials need proportionate representation. Reaching the right patients must be prioritized at the site level, where clinical research is most visible in communities. Therefore, Velocity is heavily invested in leveraging the power of local influence to drive change. Our focus is on managing what we can effectively control … Read more

Video: Environmental Governance

As Nicholas Campbell explains, good business can also be good for the environment. As Velocity improves lives by accelerating the development of new therapies, we can also build a healthier tomorrow by conducting trials in a sustainable way. How can Velocity deliver more efficient trials? Enhanced site enrollment forecasting to minimize overages, alongside reduced investigational product distribution … Read more

Video: Demand and Delivery

Watch Christy Godwin and Laura Falcone discuss Velocity’s unique ‘Demand and Delivery’ approach. Christy and Laura work in unison to ensure full alignment among what Sponsors and CROs demand, and the quality, performance, and patient experiences Velocity delivers. In this video, they delve into: The importance of understanding goals and translating them into actionable strategies … Read more

Video: Scale for a Purpose

A staggering 80% of clinical trials are delayed or shut down due to enrollment challenges, with half of those delays occurring at the site level. Two-thirds of principal investigators leave research after conducting a single trial. It’s time for a change. Watch Paul Evans, Nick Campbell, Nick Spittal, and Craig Koch discuss Velocity’s unique model, … Read more

Velocity Eczema Trials Enhance Patient Quality of Life

Shiva Muthiah, Director of UK Operations for Velocity, smiles as she recalls the triumph of a teenage patient battling a painful eczema skin condition. “He used to wear long sleeves and other clothing designed to hide the marks on his skin, but almost immediately after beginning treatment in our clinical trial, the improvement was dramatic … Read more

Velocity PAC Insights: Revamping Clinical Trial Experiences 

At Velocity Clinical Research, we prioritize the voices of clinical trial participants, largely via the Participant Advisory Committee (PAC). Our PAC, which brings together a diverse group of past and current trial participants from across the U.S., offers a unique lens into the clinical research process. In this edition, we’ll unpack key insights gleaned from … Read more