Cincinnati (Mt. Auburn), Ohio

Principal Investigator, Medical Director
Matthew Wenker, MD is a board-certified internist with more than a decade of experience in conducting clinical trials. Aside from serving as the Midwest Regional Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Velocity, Dr. Wenker serves as a physician for St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and is a member of the Board of Directors for Caracole, a nonprofit devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Greater Cincinnati.

Principal Investigator
Bain Butcher, MD specializes in family medicine. Dr. Butcher received a BS in Biology from Davidson College in Davidson, NC, and earned his MD at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Butcher completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati in 1997. In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Butcher is also a conceptual figurative artist who exhibits nationally and maintains a studio in Cincinnati, OH. He received his MFA in painting from the New York Academy of Art in 2006 where he studied with leading contemporary figurative painters. He has won numerous awards and his work has been included in multiple publications. In addition to his studio practice, Dr. Butcher is an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati, and he teaches courses in contemporary figurative art at Bain Butcher Studio.

Sub-Investigator

Ms. Stocker is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in family practice, women’s health, and behavioral health/addiction services. She developed an interest in clinical research while working as a sub-investigator on a study comparing different treatment options for pregnant women with opioid use disorder. She considers it a privilege to be able to interact with study participants and hear their stories.

Sub-Investigator
Katie Vale-Freeburg is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and dedicated Sub-Investigator at Velocity Clinical Research in Cincinnati, OH (Mt. Auburn). She brings a wealth of experience and passion to the field of clinical research. With a Master of Science in Nursing from Ohio University and certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Katie combines her strong clinical background with a deep commitment to advancing healthcare through research.

Katie’s journey in research began during her undergraduate studies when she was inducted into the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society, igniting a strong desire to contribute to scientific advancement. Today, she is passionate about making medications safe and accessible to everyone, considering it an honor to be part of the scientific process that develops therapies with the potential to change outcomes for people globally.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Katie has been a long-time volunteer with Special Olympics, demonstrating the way she champions inclusivity and community service. Her unique blend of clinical expertise, research acumen, and compassionate approach makes her a valuable leader for a diverse range of clinical trials.

Director, Clinical Site
Allison Deuel has four years of experience in clinical research and holds a BA in Biology from the University of Kentucky. She is dedicated to advancing medical research through her work at Velocity Clinical Research.