Slidell, Louisiana

Velocity Clinical Research, Slidell

Velocity’s research site in Slidell was founded in 2019 as part of MedPharmics, and acquired by Velocity in 2022. Since its inception, the site has built a reputation of success conducting trials in Infectious Diseases and Women’s Health. Additionally, our Slidell site conducts pediatric trials and is actively expanding to new therapeutic areas.

Located near I-12 on Brownswitch Road, the site is easily accessible. The stand-alone building is fully equipped to accommodate various types of clinical trials. All trials conducted at the site are performed in accordance with ICH and FDA guidelines, and in compliance with GCP. The Slidell team is committed to being a resource for study volunteers, to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and kindness and to advancing medicine through research.

Velocity Clinical Research, Slidell
1150 Robert Blvd STE 220, Slidell, LA 70458

Phone: (985) 259-7002

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About Velocity Clinical Research

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200,000+ people have a joined a study at Velocity

Many people enjoy the study experience and have joined several clinical trials at Velocity.

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Velocity has decades of research experience

With sites that were established as long ago as 1986, Velocity has experts who have supported clinical trials for decades.

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Velocity studies are led by healthcare professionals

All clinical trials conducted at Velocity are overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Our experienced research team in Slidell

Every clinical trial is overseen by a Principal Investigator – a physician who is responsible for the rights, safety and welfare of the study participants. All physicians at Velocity are board certified in their specialty area(s) and all research staff is trained in clinical research regulations, including GCP and HIPAA. Our clinical research team in Slidell is dedicated to conducting quality research in a professional and caring environment.

  • Blake Landry, MD

    Principal Investigator
    A native of New Orleans, Blake Landry, MD has been an integral part of the women’s healthcare community in Slidell since 1999. Dr. Landry received his medical degree and trained at LSU Medical Center-Shreveport for his OBGYN residency. Since that time, he has maintained his status as board certified through ABOG. In addition to his private practice, he became a principal investigator, working on trials related to women’s healthcare and babies with Velocity Clinical Research since 2020. Outside of work, you will find him enjoying time with his family, his dogs, exercising, reading, and enjoying his eclectic musical tastes.

  • Allan Larcena, MD

    Principal Investigator
    Allan Larcena, MD has happily served the people of Slidell and surrounding communities as an Internist and Primary Care Physician since 1995. He completed his internship at Seton Hall affiliated hospital in Newark NJ and residency in Internal Medicine at Columbia University affiliated hospital in in Summit, New Jersey. He is board certified in Internal Medicine as well as Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine. Before his time in United States, Dr. Larcena completed his undergraduate degree, medical degree and post graduate internship in Cebu City, Philippines. Dr. Larcena has continued to expand his interests as he joined the clinical research field as a Principal Investigator and Sub Investigator in 2021. Although fairly new to research, he’s looking to explore new therapeutic areas to help the people of Slidell and beyond.

  • Mary Hess, FNP

    Sub Investigator
    Mary Hess, FNP joined the field of clinical research in 2022 as a full-time sub investigator for Velocity Clinical Research, Slidell. She initially became interested in research in the late 90’s while working for an endocrinologist from 1999-2007. Aside from research, Mary is no novice to the medical field with over 30 years of experience as a nurse. She earned undergraduate nursing degrees from Elizabethtown Community College and Bellarmine University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Loma Linda University. She then graduated with a Master of Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Emory and obtained her Doctor of Health Administration from University of Phoenix. In the public sector, Mary also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for five years, U.S. Army Nurse Corps Active Duty for five years, and the U.S. Air Force Reserves for three years. In the private sector, Mary has held numerous nursing roles across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, and Montana.

  • Lauren Dillenkoffer

    Lauren Dillenkoffer

    Site Director
    Lauren Dillenkoffer is the Site Director of Velocity’s Slidell location and has worked in clinical research since 2019. A Slidell native, Lauren graduated from Slidell High School before receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Orleans. In her spare time, Lauren loves boating, the outdoors, and spending time with her family.

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