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Tekton Research Appoints Dr. Jara McDonald as Executive Medical Director to Support Continued Growth in Cardiometabolic Research

March 3, 2026

Double Board-Certified Obesity, Diabetes & Integrative Medicine Specialist to Lead Medical Strategy, Sponsor Engagement, and Industry Collaboration AUSTIN, TX – GLOBE NEWSWIRE – Tekton Research, a leading multi-site clinical trial organization with 25 research sites across North America, today announced the appointment of Jara McDonald, MD, FAAFP, DABOM, as Executive Medical Director. Double board-certified in … Read more

Honoring Black History Month: Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller

February 25, 2026

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and lasting impact of Black leaders across every field, including medicine and clinical research. At Tekton Research, we take this opportunity to reflect on the pioneers whose contributions have shaped the medical world and the lessons their stories teach us about ethics, trust, … Read more

2025 at Tekton Research: Building Momentum in High-Demand Therapeutic Areas

December 18, 2025

As the pace of clinical research continues to accelerate, 2025 marked a year of focused, intentional growth for Tekton Research — particularly in high-demand therapeutic areas like neuroscience and cardiometabolic health. Rather than expanding for expansion’s sake, our work this year centered on strengthening the capabilities that matter most to sponsors, investigators, and patients: faster … Read more

Tekton Research Adds Two New Sites to Expand Neuroscience and General Medicine Capabilities in Key U.S. Markets

November 19, 2025

Growth strengthens Tekton’s regional density and enhances access to diverse patient populations AUSTIN, TX – Tekton Research, a leading multi-site clinical trial organization, today announced the addition of two new research sites in New Carlisle, Ohio, and Englewood, New Jersey. The expansion supports Tekton’s continued growth in Neuroscience and General Medicine research while deepening access … Read more

Corey A. Collins Promoted to CEO of Tekton Research to Lead Next Era of Growth

October 2, 2025

Growth Supports Tekton’s Strategic Focus in CNS and Cardiometabolic Research AUSTIN, TX – October 2, 2025 – Tekton Research, a leading multi-site clinical trial company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Corey A. Collins to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Collins joined Tekton in December 2023 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 20 years of … Read more

Tekton Research Expands with Three New Sites, Five New Investigators, and CNS Thought Leader

September 29, 2025

Growth supports Tekton’s strategic focus on CNS and Cardiometabolic research AUSTIN, TX – September 26, 2025 – Tekton Research, a leading multi-site clinical trial company, is proud to announce the addition of three new sites, five new Principal Investigators (PIs), and a renowned CNS Consultant to its expanding network. These additions reflect Tekton’s continued commitment … Read more

Digital Health in Clinical Research: Wearables, Apps, and Diagnostic Device Research

August 21, 2025

From continuous glucose monitors to heart rate sensors, the tools patients use to monitor their health have never been more advanced-or more essential. At Tekton, we’re proud to conduct clinical trials for diagnostic devices and health technology that help shape the future of care. Whether it’s validating a new temperature thermometer, testing a next-generation continuous … Read more

The Role of Clinical Trials in Private Practice

July 2, 2025

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

Tekton Research Partners with Summit Clinical Research to Expand into MASH/NASH Trials

July 1, 2025

Initial Collaboration Launches at Yukon, OK Site Austin, TX – July 1, 2025 – Tekton Research is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Summit Clinical Research, a leading Integrated Research Organization focused on solving the challenges of MASH/NASH clinical trials. The collaboration marks Tekton’s entry into MASH (Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) research, further expanding … Read more

Tekton Research Expands Clinical Network with Fourth New Clinical Research Site in 2025

June 12, 2025

Austin, TX – June 10, 2025 – Tekton Research continues its strategic growth in 2025 with the addition of its fourth new research site this year. The latest partnership is with Richmond Pediatric Associates, a respected multi-physician clinic in Virginia known for delivering comprehensive care across pediatric and adolescent populations. The site brings added pediatric … Read more