Velocity has conducted trials that have led to 20+ product approvals for diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia
The Velocity Diabetes and Obesity Council to Accelerate Research Excellence (CARE) develops best practices to guide recruitment, screening, trial conduct, and retention strategies for all Velocity sites. This council is led by renowned physicians with extensive research and medical practice experience, along with veteran operational leaders.
Given the high prevalence of obesity (40%+) and diabetes (11%+) among U.S. adults, these diseases represent a growing therapeutic need, particularly as children become increasingly affected by these diseases. While afflicted populations are large, the diversity of concurrent therapies and lifestyle considerations can quickly complicate clinical trial design, screening, and enrollment.
Reach and capabilities
- 10+ sites with extensive diabetes and obesity capabilities
- On-site dietitians at key sites
- Access to millions of patient lives
- World-class diversity and community engagement initiatives
- Expertise in diabetes-related device research, including continuous glucose monitoring
Diabetes and Obesity CARE Council Leader
Velocity's Diabetes and Obesity CARE Council is led by distinguished physician, Julio Rosenstock, MD. The council leverages his vast experience in diabetes and metabolism-related research, alongside Velocity sites and staff that have supported thousands of trials and offer access to millions of patient lives.

Julio Rosenstock, MD
An internationally known opinion leader in type 2 diabetes, Dr. Rosenstock is Senior Scientific Advisor for Velocity, Director of Velocity’s site at Medical City Dallas, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. Dr. Rosenstock has long focused on exploring novel agents and therapeutic strategies for glycemic control, and particularly early combination therapies for type 2 diabetes.
Over the last 30 years, he has participated in hundreds of clinical trials and has had an active role in the development of new oral agents, incretin-related therapies, and insulin preparations, often acting as a lead clinical investigator and scientific advisor on the design and reporting of clinical trials on novel diabetes drugs. Dr. Rosenstock has been the author or co-author of 375 peer-reviewed manuscripts (h-index 123) and hundreds of scientific abstracts. He is considered a key opinion leader in type 2 diabetes.
In the News
Julio Rosenstock, MD, and Juan Frias, MD, were featured prominently throughout the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 83rd Scientific Sessions. The prolific researchers also had findings simultaneously published in the New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet. Dr. Rosenstock is the lead investigator for Novo Nordisk’s ONWARDS 1 program exploring the first investigational once-weekly insulin. “In ONWARDS 1, insulin icodec allowed people to spend significantly more Time in Range, with comparable Time below Range vs. once-daily basal insulin glargine U100,” … Read more
The Velocity Clinical Research team in Los Angeles, CA, is tackling two of the biggest health threats to Americans today: obesity and diabetes. Better still, they’re making tremendous progress against these conditions that exact a terrible toll on quality of life and longevity. Consider these sobering statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC): The U.S. obesity prevalence was 42% in 2017 – March 2020. (NHANES, 2021) Compared to 20 years ago, U.S. obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% … Read more