Nadege Gunn, MD, CPI, DABOM, Named AASLD Fellow

Nadege Gunn, MD, CPI, DABOM, FAASLD, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)! This designation is the highest honor awarded to AASLD members and recognizes Dr. Gunn’s exceptional contributions to liver disease research and clinical care. In addition to her impact on the broader research community, … Read more

How Private Clinical Trial Networks Can Fix What the NHS Can’t

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

Charles Eger, MD, Authors New Article in Nature Medicine

Charles Eger, MD, contributed to new research on a combination vaccine intended to provide protection against both seasonal flu and COVID-19 in a single shot. Early results from the Phase 1/2 trial show that the vaccine is well-tolerated and induces strong immune responses, potentially paving the way for a more convenient approach to respiratory virus … Read more

PI Perspective: Notes From a U.K. Site Alliance Network Event

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

Paul Evans Joins the Leaders & Legends Podcast With Patty Leuchten

Paul Evans sat down with Patricia Leuchten on the Leaders & Legends podcast, where they discussed the state of research sites and the broader industry. Listen now to hear Paul’s thoughts on:  The evolution of clinical research sites and what’s ahead for the industry.  Challenges in patient recruitment and the role of site-based technology.  His … Read more

Establishing Excellence With the Women’s Health CARE Council

Women’s health remains one of the most overlooked and underrepresented areas in clinical research, often leading to gaps in treatment and understanding. Similar to obesity research, disorders relating to reproductive health include symptoms that are highly stigmatized and patients can be reluctant to seek treatment or join clinical trials. This is why Velocity set up … Read more

Velocity Appoints Craig Koch to Lead European Expansion, Reinforcing Commitment to the Region

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

Brandon Essink, MD, CPI, is Lead Author of a New Article in Vaccine

Brandon Essink, MD, CPI, is the lead author of study results exploring a next-generation flu vaccine for adults 50+. The published results highlight the potential for combining cell-based approaches and adjuvants to enhance immunogenicity relative to standard flu vaccines on the market. Title: “A randomised phase 2 immunogenicity and safety study of a MF59-adjuvanted quadrivalent … Read more

Velocity Nominated for Two 2025 Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Awards

Velocity is a nominee for two 2025 Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Awards! After winning the Best Clinical Trial Company ViE Award in 2024, we would be honored to receive your vote and once again share this recognition with you as we work to improve vaccine trials worldwide. Vote now: https://terrapinn-awards.evessiocloud.com/vieawards2025/en/page/public-vote-vie-awards We look forward to seeing … Read more