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
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
Paul Evans, President and CEO and Nadege Gunn, MD, CPI, Medical Director and Senior Scientific Advisor for Velocity are highlighted in a recent article by the ACRP, The Year Ahead in Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Clinical Trial Sites. In the article, Dr. Gunn shares her hope for Sponsors and CROs “to fund a long-term … Read more
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
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
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
More than ever, most of us have jobs that involve sitting at a desk for hours on end. The average desk worker in the U.S. is 36 years old and female. While some companies invest in workstation assessments, a lot of us are still working from home where we are less likely to have invested … Read more
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
Velocity Clinical Research, the leading integrated site organization for clinical trials, has launched a groundbreaking initiative: Councils to Accelerate Research Excellence (CARE Councils). The CARE Councils underpin Velocity’s dedication to supporting specialty research while providing comprehensive and strategically aligned solutions for Sponsors and CROs. The expert-led CARE Councils bring together seasoned physicians in their areas … Read more
For the team at Velocity Clinical Research in the United Kingdom, clinical trials are first and foremost about building relationships. “I’m really grateful to be involved in clinical trials, because it allows me to develop meaningful connections with people in a way that goes beyond the traditional and [usually] more formal doctor-patient relationship,” says Ahmed … Read more