Principal Investigator Originally a native of Texas, Dr. Kirk received an Honors Program University Scholars BA degree from Baylor University, subsequently receiving his MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch and then completed his neurology residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He fell in love with North Carolina while completing his … Read more
Principal Investigator Dr. Boyce was born and raised in New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers University with a BS in neurobiology and behavior, and she received an MD from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Boyce completed a pediatrics and neurology training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, … Read more
Sub-Investigator Alesia McFarlin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with six years of experience and eleven years as a registered nurse. A Greenville, SC native, Alesia entered clinical research during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving as a Sub-Investigator in Bronx, NY. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Master of Science in Nursing from … Read more
Principal Investigator Dr. Daniel Williams is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician bringing his extensive expertise to clinical research. He completed his residency at SUNY-Buffalo and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia. Before joining Velocity Clinical Research, Dr. Williams spent six years in the Emergency Department at … Read more
Principal Investigator After obtaining an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Connecticut, Dr. Malloy attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH and graduated in 2021, awarded Honors with Distinction in Research and the Lawrence and Martha John, MD Award in Primary Care. Dr. Malloy then completed residency in … Read more
Director, Clinical Site Dr. Ihab Azab brings 13 years of clinical research experience to his role, with expertise spanning all clinical trial phases and therapeutic areas. He holds both an MD and an MSc, making him a well-rounded and knowledgeable leader in advancing clinical research.
Director, Clinical Site Allison Deuel has four years of experience in clinical research and holds a BA in Biology from the University of Kentucky. She is dedicated to advancing medical research through her work at Velocity Clinical Research.
Site Director Joseph Ruybal, MHL, MSM, has been in the clinical research industry for 15 years. Joseph earned his Masters of Healthcare Leadership (‘23) and Masters of Business Management (‘14) from Wake Forest University. Joseph has extensive experience both in bench research and clinical trial operations. Joseph is published for his federally funded bench research … Read more
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