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
The pandemic left many notable developments in its wake, not least the increased focus on improving diversity in clinical trials. This issue was thrust into the spotlight during Operation Warp Speed — the accelerated development of a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. — and is one Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, who served as U.S. General … Read more
As Nick Spittal states in this Advarra press release, membership in the Gene Therapy Ready (GTR) site network “allows Velocity to start studies over a month faster and provides a meaningful credential and important validation that increases sponsors’ confidence in our specialized capabilities to conduct complex clinical research safely.” All Velocity sites are fully prepared … Read more
Another major milestone for Velocity — more than $2.5 million in patient study stipends have been paid globally through our VISION Engage app! With VISION Engage, patients can seamlessly manage their trial journey while receiving study stipends directly through the app, making participation more convenient. Together with VISION Engage app users, we’re transforming clinical trial … Read more
Congratulations to Henrik Watz, MD, PhD, and our site in Ahrensburg (formerly Velocity Grosshansdorf), Germany, which is currently the top enroller for a global COPD trial! Dr. Watz has just published his 250th full paper, detailing results from the Phase 2 AIRLEAF trial. This study could pave the way for new treatment options in bronchiectasis, … Read more
Kris Kowdley, MD, AGAF, FAASLD, FACP, FACG, played an integral role in the clinical research that first gained FDA approval in June 2024, and has now led to the European Union’s approval of Ipsen’s Iqirvo, a groundbreaking therapy for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare liver condition. As the lead investigator for the Phase 3 … Read more
Velocity sites and investigators have now supported research for 12 products that received U.S. FDA approval in 2024! This year’s groundbreaking approvals include: Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz) by Eli Lilly, a new treatment for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). mRESVIA by Moderna, a vaccine to protect seniors from lower respiratory tract infections caused by RSV. Livdelzi … Read more
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 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
Brandon Essink, MD, CPI, and J. Scott Overcash, MD, were authors of a recent Nature Communications article, “Long-term safety and effectiveness of mRNA-1273 vaccine in adults: COVE trial open-label and booster phases.” From the article: “Boosting elicited greater immune responses against SARSCoV-2 than primary vaccination, irrespective of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection. Primary vaccination and boosting with … Read more