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Human-first clinical trials. Inclusive & community-rooted. Helping make medicine safer & more effective for all. In gratitude, we thrive. 📍Salt Lake City, Utah

04/15/2026

She leads our mission, and we are deeply grateful for her leadership. Meet our Site Director, Alina Nahele Brewer.

Alina’s journey into research did not begin in a boardroom. It began with a commitment to care for her family and a willingness to build something step by step.

Raised in Kahuku on the North Shore of Oʻahu, she earned her degree in Hawaiian Studies and, like many people, made the difficult decision to leave home with her family in order to meet basic needs.

Along the way, she was guided by mentors who helped shape her path in research. Over the past 20 years, she has built her experience from the ground up, beginning as a Study Coordinator and expanding into data management, investigator-led research, and product development.

Today, as Site Director, her work reflects both her professional experience and the values that continue to guide her.

Her leadership is rooted in connection, responsibility, and a deep respect for the people who make research possible.

We are grateful to have her leading our team and helping bring Kalo’s mission to life each day.

Follow along as we continue to share the people and stories behind our work.
In gratitude, we thrive!

04/14/2026

She came in for eye spasms, and she noticed something no one expected.

The treatment was meant to help relax the muscles around her eyes, something physicians commonly use to manage involuntary movement and improve comfort. At her follow-up visit, she shared that her symptoms had improved, which was exactly what everyone had hoped for.

But she had also noticed something else.

The lines on her forehead appeared softer than before.

It was not the goal of the treatment. It was simply something she observed and chose to mention. That moment could have easily been overlooked, but instead it led to a new question.

Researchers began to study what was happening more closely, and over time, that observation led to a new use that many people recognize today.

Stories like this remind us that discovery often begins with listening.

We will be sharing more stories like this in the coming weeks, each one offering a closer look at how discovery happens.

Had you ever heard this story before?

Curious about being a part of the future of medicine? Visit our website to see our Active Trials. Research only works when it includes people like you.

In gratitude, we thrive!

04/08/2026

Meet the heart of Kalo Clinical Research: Bella Tukuafu Johnson. 🌿

After 25 years in the field—including her time at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute—Bella saw a truth that changed her career: the communities who need medical breakthroughs the most are often the ones left out of the room.

She didn't just want to manage more studies; she wanted to build a bridge.

Research is personal for Bella. As a Pacific Islander, a wife, and a mother of six, she carries the stories of her community and the hopes of her children into the office every day. She understands that for medicine to truly work, it has to be shaped by all of us.

Under her leadership, Kalo has become a place where:
✨ Dignity is the baseline. You are seen as a person, never a "subject."
✨ Transparency is the rule. No question is too small, and every choice is yours to make with full understanding.
✨ Trust is earned. We know that for many, trust in medicine has been broken. Bella is here to help heal that.

Bella started Kalo as a small site with a massive purpose. Today, she leads a team that believes what she believes: that behind every data point is a human life, a family, and a future.

She is building a legacy where our future generations see themselves reflected in the medicine that keeps them healthy.

In gratitude, we thrive!

We want to hear from you: What would help you feel more comfortable or confident about participating in research? Bella and our team are here to listen. 👇

04/08/2026

We all make plans.

We think we know how things are going to go. What the outcome will be. What we’re working toward.

And then something unexpected happens.

It doesn’t go the way we planned.

Sometimes that’s hard. But other times, it opens the door to something we never would have found otherwise.

A new idea.
A different path.
A discovery.

That’s exactly how the pacemaker began.

An engineer was working on something completely different. In the process, he picked up the wrong component.

Instead of failure, the device created a steady rhythm.

He paused.
And realized… this could help a human heart.

Today, that moment supports millions of lives.

But what turned that unexpected moment into something safe and trusted took time, research, and people who chose to be part of something bigger than themselves.

This story is a reminder to stay curious.

Because what feels like a detour might actually be leading you somewhere important.

Have you ever experienced something that didn’t go as planned, but led to something meaningful?

If you're reading this, thank you for being here on this journey with us. In gratitude, we thrive!

04/03/2026

As we head into the Easter weekend, we’re thinking about what this season represents for many people.

A time for renewal.
A time for hope.
A time to slow down and reconnect with the people who matter most.

At Kalo Clinical Research, we are grateful to be part of a community that continues to show care, resilience, and support for one another.

However you choose to spend this weekend, we hope it brings you moments of rest, connection, and peace.

From our team to you, we wish you a safe and meaningful Easter weekend.

In gratitude, we thrive!

04/02/2026

A forgotten petri dish changed medicine forever.

In 1928, a scientist noticed something unusual.
A simple mold stopped bacteria from growing.

That moment led to penicillin.

But discovery did not stop there. It took years of research and real people մասնակցating in studies to turn that finding into treatment.

Today, clinical research still works the same way.
Careful observation. Ethical studies. Community participation.

At Kalo, we believe progress should always include the people it serves.

What makes you feel confident or hesitant about participating in research?

In gratitude, we thrive!

04/01/2026

We absolutely enjoy witnessing the fun April Fool’s jokes and since we couldn’t come up with our own, we thought we’d share our favorites instead! Got any to add??

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03/27/2026

Do you know how eyelash growth serum was discovered?

This is one of many real examples that helps show how medical discovery can begin with an unexpected observation.

In the early 2000s, doctors were treating patients with a medication designed to lower eye pressure, often related to conditions like glaucoma.

Then they noticed something unusual.

Some patients’ eyelashes were becoming longer, thicker, and darker.

That was not the original goal of the medication.

Instead of ignoring it, researchers studied the effect more closely. Over time, that observation helped lead to a treatment for eyelash growth.

It is a reminder that discovery does not always start with a plan.

Sometimes it starts with noticing something different and choosing to understand it.

We’ll be sharing more stories like this in the coming weeks, each one offering a closer look at how discovery happens.

Source: Woodward DF, et al. Survey of Ophthalmology, 2001.

Had you ever heard how this was discovered?

03/21/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Salt Lake Health & Wellness Fair today - in support of Special Olympics Utah! 🥳

👉 This safe, welcoming, family-friendly event supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families by removing barriers to preventive care and community resources.

If you are nearby, come say hi! 👋

In gratitude, we thrive! 💚

03/19/2026

Some of the most important medical discoveries started with a simple question.

We often imagine science as a straight path. Step by step. Carefully planned.

In reality, discovery is often more human than that.

It starts with someone noticing something unexpected and choosing to look closer instead of looking away.

That moment of curiosity has helped shape treatments that people rely on today.

Clinical research carries that curiosity forward. It turns early observations into knowledge that can be studied carefully and shared responsibly.

Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing real stories behind medical discoveries and what they teach us about how research moves forward.

What is something you have been curious about when it comes to health or research?

03/09/2026

Have you ever wondered what clinical studies are happening right here in the Salt Lake City area?

You might be surprised how many research opportunities exist in our own community. Our website is always the best place to see which studies are currently open and learn whether one may be a good fit for you.

At Kalo Clinical Research, we believe the future of medicine should include the people it is meant to serve. You deserve to have a voice in discoveries that may one day impact your health, your family, and your community.

Exploring a clinical study does not mean committing to anything right away. It simply means learning, asking questions, and deciding what feels right for you.

Everyone is welcome here. When our community participates in research together, we help create safer and more effective medicine for the generations that follow.

In gratitude, we thrive!

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At Kalo Clinical Research. we are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all areas of clinical research from patient care to data collection. Kalo Clinical Research is a privately owned, independent research company located in a medical professional building on the campus of Salt Lake Regional Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This excellent placement provides convenient access to multiple specialties and to the full range of medical services needed for high quality research. Kalo Clinical Research provides comprehensive facilities for the conduct of clinical research in a comfortable, yet professional environment. Every member of the Kalo Clinical Research, from the physicians to the study coordinators, is focused on providing each study participant with the medical care and attention they deserve. Many Kalo Clinical Research study participants find that they learn more about their disease and become educated on better nutritional, diet and exercise habits. Kalo Clinical Research has been conducting clinical research studies in multiple specialties since 1999 and has successfully completed over 100 industry sponsored drug clinical trials in phases II –IV. OCR’s experience in clinical trial includes the areas listed below: Cardiovascular: angina, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure/hypertension Endocrinology: diabetes mellitus type II, lipid disorder, obesity, thyroid disorder Gastrointestinal: GERD, IBS Immunology: hepatitis, meningitis, RSV, HIV Musculoskeletal: low back pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis Neurology: fibromyalgia, migraine, pain, Parkinson’s Disease, sleep disorder Pulmonary: asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, lung function, COPD, pulmonary hypertension Psychiatry: anxiety, depression Rheumatology: arthritis Urology: erectile dysfunction, prostatitis, UTI OB/GYN: menopause Other: pharyngitis, sinusitis

The Kalo Clinical Research staff is a dedicated team of experienced research professionals: physicians, nurses and clinical research coordinators.

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