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Velocity Clinical Research (“Velocity”), the leading integrated research site organization, today announces its acquisition of Meridian Clinical Research for an undisclosed amount. The deal makes Velocity the largest dedicated research site organization in the world with approximately 80 sites in the U.S. and Europe, including a tech hub in Hyderabad, India. Meridian is a … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty site network, has opened a new site in Hampton, VA. Meridian is partnering with Hampton Family Practice, a premier provider of compassionate family care that has served the area for 45 years. The research site will be located within the Hampton Family Practice clinic at 9 Manhattan Square, … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty site network, has opened a new site in Kearney, NE. Meridian is partnering with Brad Rodgers Family Practice & Sports Medicine, a provider of family medicine, hormone therapy, and sports medicine services. The research site will be located within the Brad Rodgers clinic at 102 3rd Ave., Suite … Read more

The fifth annual Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of Omaha Golf Classic, sponsored by Meridian Clinical Research, is returning to Tiburon Golf Club on September 14. This year’s sold-out event will raise over $175,000 for the MDA Nebraska Summer Camp and congenital muscular dystrophy research. Businesses from the greater Omaha community and surrounding areas have … Read more

Inc. magazine ranked Meridian Clinical Research 745 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, Meridian is a multi-specialty site network with 36 sites nationwide. This is Meridian’s third consecutive ranking on the magazine’s list. The company ranked 1,145 in 2021, and … Read more

May 5, 2022; Omaha, NE — Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research site network, has promoted several employees to its leadership team and hired Marty Anderson as Chief Strategy Officer, and Michelle Rule as Senior Vice President, Strategic Operations. The following members of Meridian’s leadership team have been promoted: Laura Falcone, APRN, … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research site network, has partnered with Raleigh Neurology Associates, PA, a premier provider of neurological care that has served the Triangle area for almost 40 years. The research site will be located within the Raleigh Neurology clinic at 1520 Sunday Drive, Suite 301, Raleigh, NC 27607. Raleigh … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research site network, has partnered with Kansas City Allergy & Asthma (KCAA), a premier provider of allergy and asthma care that has served the region for more than 40 years. The research site will be located within KCAA’s Overland Park clinic at 8675 College Blvd, Suite 200, … Read more

Meridian enrolled the first participant in Moderna’s Phase 1 clinical trial for an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) vaccine candidate (mRNA-1189). Congratulations to Moderna, and to Brandon Essink, MD, CPI, and our team in Omaha, Nebraska! Read the Moderna press release >

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research site network, won the first ever Excellence in Patient Centricity Award from the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS). The award was presented to Meridian at the 2021 Global Site Solutions Summit in Hollywood, FL. Sponsored by Sanofi, the award was created to, “Celebrate a clinical … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research network, has opened a new site in Charleston, SC. Meridian is partnering with Neighbors Pediatrics, an organization providing quality medical care to children of all ages. The research site is located at 1871 Savage Rd., Charleston, SC 29407. Todd R. Vasko, MD, Philip J. McGaha, MD, … Read more

Inc. magazine ranked Meridian Clinical Research as 1,145 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, Meridian is a multi-specialty site network with 29 sites nationwide. The company’s ranking reflects growth from 2017 to 2020. Since 2020, Meridian has enrolled more than … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research network, has opened a new site in Portsmouth, VA. Meridian is partnering with Churchland Family Medicine, an organization providing medical care to all ages since 1987. The research site is located at 3235 Academy Ave., Suite 101, Portsmouth, VA, 23703. Frederick C. Crum, MD and Banu … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research network, has acquired the assets and operations of Sterling Research Group. The acquisition includes Sterling’s three sites in Cincinnati, and expands Meridian’s footprint to 27 sites nationwide. Effective immediately, Meridian will operate Sterling’s sites at the following three locations: Auburn: 2230 Auburn Avenue, Level B, Cincinnati, … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty site network, has hired Michael Pierre as Senior Director of Systems Management. At Meridian, Michael will manage the implementation of the company’s clinical trial management system (CTMS), as well as its eSource, eRegulatory, and eConsent technologies. He will help develop and uphold system practices and quality standards that … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research network, is now an authorized SkillBridge organization. SkillBridge, a Department of Defense program, connects Service members with opportunities to gain civilian work experience through internships, apprenticeships, and specific industry training during the last 180 days of their service. “We’re honored to be part of SkillBridge and … Read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research network, has opened a new site in Lincoln, NE. Meridian is partnering with Lincoln Medical Education Partnership, an organization providing medical care and educational health services to Nebraskans since 1971. The research site will be located at 4600 Valley Rd., Lincoln, NE 68510. Jay Meyer, MD, … Read more