Velocity’s research site in Providence was founded in 1993 as Omega Medical Research by Johnna Pezzullo, BSN, RN and Lynne Haughey, MSN, FNP, and acquired by Velocity in 2020. The founders’ guiding principles were to be a site that: takes pride in its work and quality; is concerned with subject safety first and foremost; and where continuous quality improvement is a priority. Considered to be Rhode Island’s premier research center, our Providence site is centrally located in the state, and is easily accessible to both study participants and sponsors. As a multi-specialty research facility, this site has conducted over 400 Phase 1-4 clinical drug and device trials. Our Providence staff has extensive multi-therapeutic experience, including in Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Women’s Health, and Vaccine studies.
Located just off I-95 in a large medical building with on-site parking, the site is easily accessible. With more than 9200 square feet of research space, and medical specialists, an X-ray facility, Clinical Laboratory, Urgent Care Center, and Sleep Lab readily available, our staff can efficiently and effectively conduct multiple concurrent studies. All trials are performed in accordance with ICH and FDA guidelines, and in compliance with GCP. The Providence 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.
