Makenzie Canaday 
Clinical trials are essential to advancing medicine, bringing new therapies from discovery to approval. Traditionally, these trials have been centered in academic institutions and large hospitals—but embedded research site networks like Tekton help make trials accessible within community-based settings, where patients are being treated every day. As a trusted partner in clinical research, Tekton makes … Read more
In today’s healthcare landscape, health literacy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational element for equitable, ethical, and effective clinical research. But what does health literacy really mean, and why is it so vital in the research setting? Defining Health Literacy Health literacy refers to a person’s ability to access, understand, and use information to … Read more
Overview Tekton Research played a pivotal role in advancing a recent Alzheimer’s Disease clinical trial, demonstrating exceptional performance across enrollment, site readiness, and strategic consultation. Our team not only enrolled the study’s first patient but also exceeded initial recruitment expectations, delivering high-quality data while supporting a newly engaged Principal Investigator (PI) through our robust training … Read more
Midlothian, VA — Tekton Research is proud to welcome Ben Phillips, MD, a board-certified endocrinologist and leader in diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis care, as a Principal Investigator. This partnership expands Tekton’s clinical research footprint into the Midlothian and Richmond, Virginia region. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Phillips brings deep expertise in treating … Read more
Each year on May 20, we pause to honor Clinical Trials Day–a global recognition of the people, partnerships and progress that make clinical research possible. This day marks the anniversary of the first randomized clinical trial, conducted in 1747 by James Lind, and serves as a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come–and where … Read more