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Positive Topline Results Announced for ACCESS Studies for Aleniglipron (Oral GLP-1 RA)

December 11, 2025

Congratulations to the Structure Therapeutics team for announcing positive topline data from its ACCESS clinical program for aleniglipron, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist. Julio Rosenstock, MD, Chair of the ACCESS program Steering Committee and Senior Scientific Advisor at Velocity, is quoted in the press … Read more

Henrik Watz, MD, PhD, Authors Results for the First Clinical Trial of Glasmacinal (EP395) in COPD Patients

December 8, 2025

Henrik Watz, MD, PhD, is the chief investigator and author of trial results for EpiEndo’s clinical trial of glasmacinal (EP395). Results indicated that glasmacinal reduced neutrophilic inflammation in COPD patients without any detectable impact on the lung microbiome, supporting preclinical findings of reduced antimicrobial … Read more

An Interview With Omaha’s Fritz Raiser, DO, on Vaccines, Obesity Care, and Bringing Research Back to the ER

November 20, 2025

When you first meet Fritz Raiser, DO, you could be forgiven for thinking he was on holiday. There’s a quiet ease about him, a calm confidence that feels almost out of place for someone who spends half his week in a busy emergency room … Read more

Stanley Hsia, MD, Presents Phase 2 Trial Results for Mazdutide (GLP-1/Glucagon Dual Agonist)

November 20, 2025

At ObesityWeek in Atlanta, Stanley Hsia, MD, presented results from a Phase 2 Eli Lilly/Innovent Biologics study of mazdutide, a once-weekly injectable GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist. The study demonstrated dose-dependent weight loss. Dr. Hsia: “All of these mazdutide treatment curves did not seem to plateau, … Read more

Velocity Appoints Former Fortrea Executive, Andrew Reina, as Chief Revenue Officer

November 12, 2025

Velocity Clinical Research, the leading fully integrated site organization, today announces the appointment of Andrew (Drew) Reina as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective immediately. Drew joins from Fortrea, one of the world’s leading contract research organizations (CROs), where he held senior leadership roles driving … Read more

An Interview with Gerald Cephas, MD, on Advancing Psychiatric Research and Promoting Equity in Care

October 27, 2025

A research career wasn’t part of Gerald Cephas, MD’s original plan. He trained in general surgery, intending to specialize in pediatrics, but a health setback during residency changed his course. “Toward the end of residency, I got sick,” he explains. “So, long story short, … Read more

Op-ed: How Data is Driving GenAI Solutions in Clinical Trials

October 7, 2025

By Tyler Beasley, Head of Business Intelligence at Velocity Clinical Research The future of successful clinical trials will be written in data. Generative AI (GenAI) is already transforming how Sponsors, CROs, and sites approach research, but the real impact will come when AI is … Read more

Winning Through Scale: How We’re Building Toward $500M Revenue

September 29, 2025

Investors care about many things, but when they say scale, they mean revenue. Two times, five times, ten times… whatever the directive, it’s centered on revenue growth. For leadership teams, the focus on revenue milestones is more nuanced. Each one matters to investors, yes. … Read more

Potential Breakthrough to Preserve Lean Muscle Mass During GLP-1-Induced Weight Loss

September 18, 2025

The loss of lean muscle mass has long been a concern for patients using GLP-1 therapies. New results from the Regeneron Phase 2 COURAGE trial, led by Julio Rosenstock, MD, at Velocity’s site in Dallas, TX, point to a potential solution. The study indicates that combining … Read more

Julio Rosenstock, MD Lead Author of Phase 2 Trial Results Evaluating Orforglipron Published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism

August 18, 2025

Julio Rosenstock, MD, was the lead author of Phase 2 trial results evaluating orforglipron, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. The study found that orforglipron doses of 12 mg and higher significantly improved β-cell function and insulin sensitivity in … Read more

Not All AI Belongs in Clinical Trials. Here’s How We Decide Which Models Do.

August 14, 2025

It’s a cliché at this point to say AI (artificial intelligence) is the future; there are people still struggling to work their smartphones who could tell you that. AI tools are too capable, and the commercial advantage too significant, for them not to become … Read more

Velocity Appoints Dr. Sarah Smiley as Chief Physician Officer

August 8, 2025

Velocity Clinical Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Smiley, DO, FACP, as its new Chief Physician Officer (CPO), reinforcing the company’s commitment to clinical leadership as it continues to grow its global site network and deepen its therapeutic expertise. Dr. Smiley … Read more

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