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Site Director Christiane Bohnes is a very experienced study coordinator and manager with more than 25 years of experience in the field of clinical research. Before joining the Velocity team, she worked as Director, Clinical Operations for more than 19 years in the operational management of the Phase 1 CRO bed unit at Parexel International … Read more

Sub-Investigator Vanesa Abad has four years of experience in clinical research. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Valparaiso University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and gaining membership in the Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society. She then completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University with a perfect GPA. Vanesa has … Read more

Clinical Site Director Gayathri Pulapaka brings over 18 years of experience in clinical research to her role at Velocity Clinical Research. She holds an MBA in Health Care Finance from the University of Cincinnati and a post-master’s certificate in Clinical Research Management from Duke University. Gayathri has held various research management roles at the University … Read more

Sub-Investigator Brandi Howard has been in clinical research since November 2022. She earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of South Carolina in 2021 after completing her undergraduate studies at USC Upstate. Brandi previously worked as an ICU RN at Spartanburg Medical Center and currently practices at Upstate Lung and Critical Care. Outside … Read more

Sub-Investigator Esther Huffine is a nurse practitioner with extensive experience conducting clinical trials. She has been delegated as a sub-investigator on trials covering a wide range of therapeutic areas including vaccines, Alzheimer’s Disease, endocrine disorders, dermatology, and women’s health. Esther completed her undergraduate nursing education at Boise State University, followed by a Master of Science … Read more

Director, Clinical Site Hannah Fultz has three years of experience in clinical research and holds a degree in Biochemistry and Pre-Medical Studies with a minor in Business Management from Miami University. Before transitioning to clinical research, she spent four years as a Research Technician in the Biochemistry Department at Miami University, where she worked on … Read more

Principal Investigator Dr. John Robinson is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with five years of experience as a Principal Investigator in pharmaceutical clinical trials, specializing in areas such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Pneumonia, Osteoarthritis, and Urology. He holds a Master of Science in Health Care Management from Harvard School of Public Health, an MD from the … Read more