Clinical trials have been steadily leaving the UK for years. In 2021, just 2.2% of patients recruited to global trials were from the UK. By contrast, France, which has a similar population size, accounted for 3.9% that year. That’s not to say we don’t still have some clout (the UK ranks fourth globally for Phase … Read more
Luke Boylan, MBChB, MBA, Principal Investigator at Velocity in North London, recently attended the Parexel Site Alliance Network event. This collaborative gathering included NHS/NIHR-affiliated sites and other commercial research organizations, providing an invaluable opportunity to discuss the evolving landscape of clinical trials in the U.K. Dr. Boylan’s key takeaways from the event: Regulatory Improvements: There … Read more
Craig Koch has been appointed as Velocity’s new Executive Vice President, Europe, to spearhead the next phase of growth across the region. His appointment underscores the company’s long-term commitment to Europe. Previously serving as EVP, Global Head of Sales, Craig has been with Velocity since 2019. He is now relocating to Europe to provide hands-on … Read more
Congratulations to our team in Staszów, Poland, and Katarzyna Wawrzyniec-Lis, MD, for being the top global enroller for Boehringer Ingelheim’s Phase 3 cardiovascular safety study for patients with obesity! Velocity is supporting this study at more than 20 sites across the U.S., Poland, and Germany.
Congratulations to Henrik Watz, MD, on his exceptional presentation at the 2024 European Respiratory Society (ERS) ADVENT COPD Symposia! Dr. Watz, Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Velocity Clinical Research in Ahrensburg, Germany, joined Drs. Mona Bafadhel and Alberto Papi for a dynamic discussion, A Breath of Fresh Air: A Greater Understanding of COPD With … Read more
For decades, research into respiratory health has centered on conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), predominantly because of their high prevalence. However, the incidence of respiratory diseases is increasing globally, with lesser-researched but equally debilitating conditions such as interstitial lung disease, pulmonary sarcoidosis, and pneumoconiosis affecting health statuses worldwide. While clinical … Read more
Another outstanding achievement for Henrik Watz, MD, PhD, and our team in Ahrensburg, Germany! They led enrollment for a global chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) trial, more than doubling the enrollment of the next highest-performing site. Congratulations to Dr. Watz and our Ahrensburg team! Learn more about our respiratory capabilities >
Over the past decade, Germany’s share of global clinical trial activities has dropped year on year. The country accounted for just 3.9% of trials in 2021, down from 7.2% in 2012. Late last year, the German Government published its National Pharma Strategy, which is designed to reverse this trend. Aiming to revitalize the country’s pharmaceutical … 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
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