Velocity Clinical Research Acquires VitaLink Research and National Research Institute
September 22, 2021
Durham-based Velocity Clinical Research acquired two multi-site clinical research companies—VitaLink Research (six sites in South Carolina) and National Research Institute (five sites in the Los Angeles area)—adding 11 sites to its network. The deal expands Velocity's therapeutic reach and patient recruitment capabilities, creating one of the largest fully integrated site management organizations in the U.S.
- Buyers
- Velocity Clinical Research
- Targets
- VitaLink Research, National Research Institute (NRI)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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