Meridian Clinical Research (acquired by Velocity in December 2022) achieved 530% 2-year growth, and just ranked #1 in Nebraska and #29 in the Midwest in the Inc. Regionals 2023. Founded by Nicole Osborn, Meridian also achieved its highest ever ranking (745) on the Inc. 5000 list in 2022. Velocity is now the world’s largest organization of research sites with locations across the U.S. and Europe. View Meridian’s Inc. profile > The post Meridian Ranks #1 in Nebraska, #29 in the Midwest in the Inc. Regionals 2023 appeared first on Meridian Clinical Research ..read more

You may have seen the term “Long COVID” in headlines over the past year or two. While lingering or delayed effects from a viral infection may seem like a new discovery, evidence suggests that some viruses can lay dormant in a body for years before triggering other symptoms later. What is Viral Latency? When the full genome of a virus remains in the host cell, but is restricted and unable to produce infectious particles, the virus is considered dormant in the body. However, for the virus to be considered latent, two additional conditions must be met: persistence and reversibility. Persistence i ..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, Suite A, Hampton, VA 23666. The following Hampton Family Practice physicians will serve as principal investigators for Meridian: Brian McCormick, MD Tammy Beavers, MD Bobbie Sperry, MD, FAAFP Yu Kwan Chan, MD Amy Campbell, MD As principal investigators ..read more

How did you first hear about Meridian? I saw a notice hanging in my doctor’s office. My first experience was in a COVID-19 vaccine study. I also participated in two booster vaccine studies, as well. Why did you choose to participate in a research study? COVID-19 was a nightmare and I wanted to participate in getting us all out of it. My son is a paramedic, so I figured, like him, I could help fight the virus in my own way. What was the process like? My initial phone call involved a flurry of pertinent questions including my health history and pre-existing conditions. My visits were as positive ..read more

What led you to participate in a research study? I saw a roadside poster near the university in my neighborhood [for a vaccine study] and called Meridian. My first experience was in the Phase 3 trial for [one of the] COVID-19 vaccines. Subsequently, Meridian called me to see if I would participate in the trial for [a] booster vaccine, which I did. Why did you choose to participate in a research study? It was the height of the pandemic. My heart went out to the essential workers who had to show up every day to work — they were risking exposure to the virus, and ultimately their lives, to keep t ..read more

What is Influenza (Flu)? Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is caused by influenza viruses. “The flu” and “influenza” are generally used as umbrella terms for four subtypes of the influenza virus: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A and B are the most common in humans, with Influenza A generally being the most diverse and prevalent, as it can infect several animal species in addition to humans. Since it can infect numerous hosts, the capability for a mutation to develop and create a new strain can make the flu more or less contagious or dangerous from year to year. Influenza C can infect human ..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 helped the event grow year-over-year. Since the inaugural MDA Omaha Golf Classic in 2018 Meridian has led the event to raise more than $275,000 for the MDA. In its first year the event raised $20,000 with 44 participating golfers ..read more

Meridian Clinical Research, a leading multi-specialty investigative research site network, has partnered with Pioneer Heart Institute, a premier provider of comprehensive cardiac and vascular care in Lincoln, NE. The research site will be located within the Lincoln Pioneer Heart Institute clinic at 6940 Van Dorn St, Ste 201, Lincoln, NE, 68506. The following cardiologists at Pioneer Heart will serve as principal investigators at Meridian: Steve Martin, MD, FACC Gina Mentzer, MD, FACC, FHFSA Douglas Netz, MD, FACC Denes Korpas, MD, FACC As principal investigators, the physicians will oversee ..read more

Featuring Commentary by Dr. Brandon Essink, Chief Medical Officer at Meridian Monkeypox has made headlines lately as a new outbreak is steadily growing in the United States. In this article we’ll answer common questions about the virus and the vaccine intended to prevent infection with the help of Brandon Essink, MD, CPI, Meridian’s Chief Medical Officer and a renowned Principal Investigator for vaccine trials. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a virus that presents as a rash of raised bumps on the skin, like pimples or blisters, called pox, that can be very painful and/or itchy. These bumps gen ..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 2,938 in 2020. Nicole Osborn, Founder and CEO of Meridian, said the ranking is a significant milestone for the company, which now includes more than 600 employees. “The ranking showcases the incredible growth Meridian has achieved, as ..read more