Charleston, South Carolina
Velocity Clinical Research, Charleston
Velocity's research site in Charleston partners with Neighbors Pediatrics to conduct clinical trials related to pediatric conditions and care, such as infant formula studies, vaccine studies, allergy studies, pediatric migraines, and more. Acquired by Velocity in 2022, the Charleston location was founded in 2021 as part of Meridian Clinical Research.
Located just off of I-526, the site is easily accessible to thousands of patients, including those established with the practice and diverse populations. All trials are performed in accordance with ICH and FDA guidelines, and in compliance with GCP. The Charleston team is committed to being a resource for study participants, to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and kindness, and to advancing medicine through research.
Velocity Clinical Research, Charleston
3030 Ashley Town Center, Suite A102, Charleston, SC 29414
Phone: (843) 891-8670
Email: info@velocityclinical.com
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Our experienced research team in Charleston
The Velocity Charleston team of physician investigators and clinical research professionals are experienced clinical researchers. All physicians are board certified in their specialty area(s) and all research staff is trained in clinical research regulations, including GCP and HIPAA. Training records and certifications are maintained. Our clinical team is dedicated to conducting quality research in a professional and caring environment and strives on collecting quality data.
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Principal Investigator
Philip McGaha, MD is board certified in pediatrics and has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years. Dr. McGaha received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and his Bachelor’s degree from Furman University. He completed his internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Hospital. Dr. McGaha is proud to have received a 5-Star Award for outstanding patient satisfaction based on actual patient feedback gathered by a national independent research firm. -
Principal Investigator
John Traynham, MD is board certified in pediatrics and has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years. Dr. Traynham received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and his Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University. He completed his internship and residency at Wake Forest University. Dr. Traynham is proud to have received a 5-Star Award for outstanding patient satisfaction based on actual patient feedback gathered by a national independent research firm. -
Principal Investigator
Todd Vasko, MD is board certified in pediatrics and has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years. Dr. Vasko received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and his Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southwestern College. He completed his internship and residency at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Dr. Vasko is proud to have received a 5-Star Award for outstanding patient satisfaction based on actual patient feedback gathered by a national independent research firm.
Charleston facility features
The Velocity Clinical Research, Charleston facility is designed for the ease and comfort of study participants and to allow optimal efficiencies in performing clinical trials. Features at this site include:
- Private examination/consultation rooms
- Comfortable patient reception areas
- Facilities for extended-stay pharmacokinetic studies
- Parking
- Nursing station
- Secure monitoring rooms or workstations with phone & high-speed internet access
- Multiple individual & secure workstations for research staff
- Regulatory document processing area
- Electronic data capture (EDC) capabilities
- Secure record storage
- CLIA certified research laboratory or clinical laboratory with CLIA waiver
- Ambient and refrigerated centrifuge
- Secured & temperature controlled investigational product storage with pharmaceutical refrigerator & freezer
- Freezers equipped for laboratory specimens at -20 & -70 degrees Celsius
- Backup generator/power source in the event of site power loss
- Standard medical equipment, including ECG and Holter machines, digital and analog scales




