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Headlands is proud to attend the World Vaccine Congress Washington, joining global leaders advancing vaccine research an...
03/24/2026

Headlands is proud to attend the World Vaccine Congress Washington, joining global leaders advancing vaccine research and development.

From PBMC capabilities to centralized operations and consistently high patient compliance, we help sponsors execute vaccine trials with confidence and consistency at scale.

If you’re attending, connect with one of our team members to schedule a meeting and explore how a fully integrated site network can support your next vaccine study:

• Lauren Chazal, Chief Business Development Officer
• Lawrence Sher, Associate Medical Director and Principal Investigator at PRA, a Headlands Research site
• McKenzie Lang, Director of Strategic Partnerships
• Josh Devine, Feasibility Analyst

https://headlandsresearch.com/events/2026-world-vaccine-congress-washington/

We are honored to highlight Dr. Christopher Romero, Medical Director of Headlands Research and Principal Investigator (P...
03/20/2026

We are honored to highlight Dr. Christopher Romero, Medical Director of Headlands Research and Principal Investigator (PI) at Headlands Research Brownsville.

Dr. Romero holds an MD/PhD from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where his NIAID-supported research explored immunomodulation and its therapeutic role in sepsis. He has practiced medicine along the underserved border region of South Texas, treating emerging and neglected infectious diseases, including dengue, Zika, chikungunya, murine typhus, and Hansen’s disease. His leadership extended to hospital administration at Valley Baptist Medical Center, where he was named Physician of the Year (2019) and collaborated across agencies during the COVID-19 response.

He has served his community by working with public health entities during the pandemic to expand binational vaccination efforts. As a PI, Dr. Romero has led phase I–III clinical trials, with a strong focus on bringing novel cardiometabolic therapeutics and vaccines to a community that is under-represented in clinical research.

We are proud of Dr. Romero’s leadership in advancing research access, scientific equity, and innovative care across the Headlands Research network.

We're heading to Patients as Partners to discuss how patient insights can improve efficiency and outcomes in drug develo...
03/19/2026

We're heading to Patients as Partners to discuss how patient insights can improve efficiency and outcomes in drug development.

Schedule time with a Headlands team member to discuss how our site network can support patient-focused, high-performing clinical trials:

• Kinan Hreib, MD, MBA, PhD, Medical Director & Principal Investigator, Headlands Research Eastern Massachusetts
• Samantha Simmons, Patient Engagement & Recruitment Manager
• Tori Wallenburg, Director of Strategic Partnerships

https://headlandsresearch.com/events/patients-as-partners-2026/

Brain Awareness Week is a global reminder of just how vital brain science is to human health, and how much more there is...
03/18/2026

Brain Awareness Week is a global reminder of just how vital brain science is to human health, and how much more there is to discover.

At Headlands Research, our sites are proud to work alongside participants, caregivers, and sponsors to advance therapies that have the potential to slow, treat, or prevent neurological disease.

This week, we’re emphasizing the scientists, investigators, site teams, and participants who make progress in brain science possible every day.

We’re heading to the World Vaccine Congress Washington and look forward to connecting with sponsors and partners advanci...
03/18/2026

We’re heading to the World Vaccine Congress Washington and look forward to connecting with sponsors and partners advancing vaccine innovation.

At Headlands Research, we bring the infrastructure, expertise, and performance metrics needed to execute vaccine trials at scale. Our team will be on-site to discuss how we deliver operational consistency without sacrificing site-level quality:

• Lauren Chazal, Chief Business Development Officer
• Lawrence Sher, Associate Medical Director and Principal Investigator at PRA, a Headlands Research site
• McKenzie Lang, Director of Strategic Partnerships
• Josh Devine, Feasibility Analyst

Contact a team member today to learn how we can help accelerate your vaccine program with confidence: https://headlandsresearch.com/events/2026-world-vaccine-congress-washington/

As site networks continue to grow and evolve, one question remains top of mind: how do we scale responsibly without comp...
03/17/2026

As site networks continue to grow and evolve, one question remains top of mind: how do we scale responsibly without compromising culture, quality, or the participant experience?

In a recent episode of SCRS Talks, the podcast from the Society for Clinical Research Sites, Lauren Chazal, Chief Business Development Officer at Headlands Research, shared lessons from building a global site network rooted in local identity and participant-centric care. The discussion explores culture as a competitive advantage, the importance of thoughtful partnerships, and why inclusive access must be embedded into everyday site operations.

Read the blog post for more of Lauren's insights from the episode that are relevant to site leaders, sponsors, and partners alike: https://headlandsresearch.com/blogs/scaling-without-losing-your-identity-lessons-from-headlands-research-on-growing-a-site-network/

We are pleased to welcome Jason Layton as our new Chief Growth Officer! With more than 20 years of M&A and finance leade...
03/16/2026

We are pleased to welcome Jason Layton as our new Chief Growth Officer! With more than 20 years of M&A and finance leadership, including 15+ years dedicated to the pharmaceutical services industry, Jason will lead corporate development and strategic growth initiatives across our expanding site network.

We’re excited for this next phase of expansion as we strengthen strategic partnerships, pursue thoughtful acquisitions, and continue delivering high-quality, patient-centered clinical trials at scale.

Read the full press release: https://headlandsresearch.com/news/headlands-research-appoints-jason-layton-as-chief-growth-officer/

03/13/2026

“If I’m not advocating for the patient, nobody else will.”

In this closing clip of our "PI Spotlight" series, Kinan Hreib, MD, MBA, PhD, Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Headlands Research Eastern Massachusetts (EMA), shares what drives his commitment to clinical research: the opportunity to support patients and families facing neurodegenerative disease while playing a role in advancing science for the future.

From meaningful patient interactions to educating families and improving care, his perspective is a powerful reminder of the human impact behind every clinical trial.

Read the blog post for more insights from Dr. Hreib: https://headlandsresearch.com/blogs/investigator-spotlight-dr-kinan-hreib-on-advancing-neuroscience-through-clinical-care-and-research/

About 1 in 3 people with major depressive disorder may experience treatment-resistant depression, highlighting the urgen...
03/12/2026

About 1 in 3 people with major depressive disorder may experience treatment-resistant depression, highlighting the urgent need for faster-acting and more durable therapies.

In this blog, Dr. Pieter Strauss, Principal Investigator at Okanagan Clinical Trials, a Headlands Research site, explores emerging approaches that could reshape how treatment-resistant depression is managed, from glutamate modulators like ketamine to the growing potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies.

Read the full blog to learn how innovative science and clinical research are driving new possibilities for patients with treatment-resistant depression: https://headlandsresearch.com/blogs/rethinking-treatment-resistant-depression-innovative-therapies-for-rapid-relief-and-durable-outcomes/

We’re headed to Denmark for AD/PD 2026, and we're looking forward to connecting with peers, partners, and innovators who...
03/11/2026

We’re headed to Denmark for AD/PD 2026, and we're looking forward to connecting with peers, partners, and innovators who are shaping the future of neuroscience and clinical trials.

Book a meeting with Lauren Chazal, Chief Business Development Officer, or Linda Pao, MD, FAAN, Medical Director and Principal Investigator at JEM Research Institute, at the event to explore collaboration opportunities and talk about what’s next in neuro research.

https://ow.ly/lIqc50Ysqs4

We’re pleased to spotlight Dr. Beal Essink, a Principal Investigator at Summit Research.Dr. Essink is a board-certified ...
03/11/2026

We’re pleased to spotlight Dr. Beal Essink, a Principal Investigator at Summit Research.

Dr. Essink is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings, and a long-standing passion for clinical research. He has been conducting studies since 2003 and has served as an investigator on more than 250 clinical trials, contributing to advancements across a wide range of psychiatric and neurologic indications.

Recognized for his leadership and dedication to the field, Dr. Essink brings a deep commitment to rigorous, patient-centered research and to advancing innovative therapies that improve lives.

We’re proud to have Dr. Essink as part of the Headlands Research network and grateful for his contributions to clinical research.

Patient Safety Awareness Week is a dedicated time to recognize the critical role safety plays across the entire health c...
03/10/2026

Patient Safety Awareness Week is a dedicated time to recognize the critical role safety plays across the entire health care ecosystem.

At Headlands Research, we’re proud to recognize the investigators, site staff, and participants whose commitment helps strengthen safety practices and improve outcomes across the health care system.

By continuing these conversations and taking action together, we can help ensure research and care are safer, stronger, and more patient-centered.

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