Pharma Trials · Biospecimen Collection · IVD Support

Built for Pharma Clinical Trials, Biospecimen Collection, and IVD Study Support

Vilo Research Group partners with sponsors, CROs, IVD companies, and research organizations to support pharma clinical trials, participant recruitment, biospecimen collection programs, diagnostic study support, prescreening, and community-based research execution across diverse and underserved populations.

Pharma trial support. Biospecimen collection. IVD programs. Bilingual outreach. Recruitment and prescreening workflows.

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PharmaSponsor- & CRO-led clinical trial execution
SpecimenCollection-ready operations & donor coordination
IVDDiagnostic and assay-driven study support
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Research Areas Now Enrolling in Houston

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Knee Pain (OA)

Phase 3 study for chronic knee pain relief.

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Diabetes

Next-generation studies for Type 2 diabetes and metabolic health.

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Women's Health

Innovative symptom-relief study for yeast infection-related discomfort.

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Anxiety & Depression

Mental health research and biospecimen collection opportunities.

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Fatty Liver (NASH)

Liver health monitoring and investigational research opportunities.

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Migraine

Advanced research studies for recurring migraine symptoms.

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Vaccine Studies

RSV, flu, and respiratory prevention studies for healthy volunteers and seniors.

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Healthy Volunteers

Sample collection studies for adults and seniors age 60+.

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7Investigators in Network
6Active Investigators
10,000+Active Subjects Database
450+Clinical Visits Monthly
2Houston-Area Locations
Phase I–IVResearch Support
About

About Vilo Research Group

A research-focused organization supporting pharma clinical trials, biospecimen collection, diagnostic study support, participant recruitment, bilingual community engagement, prescreening, and study execution across the Greater Houston area.

Our Mission

Vilo Research Group is a community-connected clinical research network built to support pharma-sponsored clinical trials, biospecimen collection programs, and diagnostic research across Greater Houston. We work with sponsors, CROs, IVD companies, and research partners to improve study execution through bilingual participant engagement, targeted recruitment, prescreening, operational coordination, and stronger access to diverse and historically underrepresented populations.

Our mission is to expand access to high-quality clinical research while helping pharma and research partners reach the populations they need with greater speed, trust, and operational discipline. Through culturally aligned outreach, responsive site-level execution, and practical recruitment support, Vilo Research Group helps clinical trials, specimen-based programs, and diagnostic studies move from feasibility to real-world enrollment and delivery.

Pharma Clinical Trial Execution

Active support for sponsor- and CRO-led clinical trials through participant recruitment, bilingual engagement, prescreening, and study coordination.

Biospecimen & Diagnostic Program Focus

Built to support specimen-based, collection-driven, and diagnostic programs that require real-world operational execution.

Deep Hispanic Community Reach

Trusted access to diverse and underserved populations across Greater Houston and Katy.

Bilingual English/Spanish Engagement

Clear participant communication and support in both languages across outreach, education, and follow-up.

Capabilities

Current Capabilities

Capabilities built around pharma clinical trial support, biospecimen collection, diagnostic study execution, participant recruitment, diverse population access, and bilingual engagement.

Pharma Clinical Trial Support

VRG supports sponsor- and CRO-led clinical trials through participant recruitment, prescreening, study coordination, bilingual engagement, and execution-focused operational workflows across community-based settings.

Biospecimen Collection Programs

VRG supports collection-based research initiatives through organized participant scheduling, protocol-aligned workflows, donor coordination, and community-based access to healthy and targeted populations.

IVD & Diagnostic Study Support

We support IVD, diagnostic, and assay-validation related programs through participant access, prescreening support, collection workflows, and operational coordination aligned with study or program requirements.

Participant Recruitment & Prescreening

VRG supports recruitment programs designed to identify, engage, and prequalify participants more effectively through bilingual outreach, community-based engagement, and coordinated follow-up.

Healthy Volunteer & Targeted Population Access

Our model supports healthy volunteer, general population, and targeted cohort initiatives requiring reliable participant access and organized screening pathways.

Bilingual Community Engagement

We communicate with participants in English and Spanish across outreach, education, scheduling, and follow-up to reduce barriers and improve study responsiveness.

Experience

Selected Research Experience

Experience supporting pharma clinical trials, biospecimen collection programs, diagnostic study support, participant recruitment, and community-based research initiatives across Greater Houston.

Pharma Clinical Trials

Experience supporting sponsor- and CRO-led clinical research programs requiring patient recruitment, bilingual participant engagement, prescreening, and operational study execution.

Biospecimen Collection Programs

Experience supporting specimen-driven research initiatives that depend on participant access, organized collection workflows, donor coordination, and protocol-aligned operational execution.

IVD and Diagnostic Study Support

Support for diagnostic and IVD-related research programs requiring participant recruitment, collection coordination, and operational alignment with study-specific specimen requirements.

Healthy Donor, General Population, and Targeted Recruitment

Experience supporting healthy volunteer, general population, and targeted population initiatives involving recruitment, qualification, scheduling, and collection-ready participant flow.

Built for Execution at Scale

Vilo Research Group combines investigator access, bilingual community engagement, and operationally strong workflows to support sponsors, CROs, IVD companies, and research partners across Greater Houston. Our network is designed to help pharma clinical trials, biospecimen programs, and diagnostic studies move faster through stronger participant access, prescreening coordination, and collection-ready operations.

  • 7 investigators in network
  • 6 active investigators
  • 10,000+ active subjects database
  • 450+ clinical visits monthly
  • 2 Houston-area locations
  • Phase I–IV support
Why Vilo

Why Sponsors, CROs, and Research Partners Work With Vilo Research Group

Operational discipline, community trust, and bilingual engagement designed to improve participant access, clinical trial execution, specimen collection readiness, and program momentum.

Community Access That Is Difficult to Replicate

Our model is rooted in real community connection, helping research partners access participant populations that are often harder to reach through standard channels.

Bilingual Infrastructure

We support participant communication in both English and Spanish across outreach, prescreening, education, and follow-up.

Execution-Focused Operations

We are built around responsiveness, coordination, and practical study support that helps programs move from feasibility to action.

Strong Fit for Pharma and Diagnostic Programs

VRG is positioned to support both sponsor-led clinical trials and specimen-based or diagnostic-driven programs through participant access, bilingual engagement, and practical operational execution.

Research Partners

For Sponsors, CROs, Pharma, IVD Companies, and Research Partners

A community-connected operational partner for pharma clinical trials, biospecimen collection, diagnostic study support, participant recruitment, prescreening, and research execution.

Pharma Sponsors

We support sponsor-led clinical trials through patient recruitment, bilingual prescreening, operational coordination, and community-based participant access across Greater Houston.

CROs

CROs work with VRG for bilingual participant engagement, operational responsiveness, specimen collection workflows, and study support designed around real-world execution needs.

IVD, Diagnostic, and Biospecimen Programs

We support diagnostic developers, IVD companies, biobanks, and specimen-based research programs through participant access, organized scheduling, and protocol-aligned operational workflows.

Investigator Network

Medical & Investigator Network

Vilo Research Group is supported by an expanding investigator network with active clinical leadership across community-based, collection-based, and protocol-driven research programs.

Clinical Leadership Across the Network

Our investigator network brings medical oversight, research experience, and community-centered execution to support study quality, participant safety, and operational performance. With active investigators across the Greater Houston area, VRG is positioned to support sponsors, CROs, and IVD partners seeking both participant access and practical study execution.

  • 7 investigators in network
  • 6 active investigators
  • 1 pipeline / expanding investigator
  • Phase I–IV research support

Active Investigators

  • Dr. Jorge H. Mendez
  • Dr. Luis Zepeda
  • Dr. Elvis Massip
  • Dr. Harry Ojeas
  • Dr. Andres Vasquez
  • Dr. Wigberto Soto

Pipeline / Expanding Network

  • Dr. Nelson Uzquiano

Program Types We Support

VRG supports a range of sponsor-, CRO-, biospecimen-, and diagnostic-driven programs through bilingual participant access, prescreening, and operational execution.

  • Interventional pharma clinical trials
  • Biospecimen collection programs
  • IVD and diagnostic studies
  • Healthy volunteer recruitment
  • General population research programs
  • Targeted cohort recruitment
Community

Current Opportunities

Explore active research opportunities currently available through Vilo Research Group in the Greater Houston area.

Enrolling

Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial

Now enrolling adults in Houston for the Stride HOPE4OA Phase 3 study evaluating an investigational treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain and function.

Houston / Katy Compensation available
Screening

Yeast Infection Research Study

Confidential women's health study in Houston evaluating an investigational cooling device for vulvovaginal candidiasis symptom relief.

Katy / Houston Private prescreening
Ongoing

Healthy Volunteer Sample Collection Study

Paid biospecimen collection opportunity for healthy adults and seniors in Houston, including participants ages 60 and older.

Biospecimen support Easy eligibility check
Enrolling

Diabetes Research Study

Access next-generation diabetes and metabolic health studies in Houston evaluating investigational medications and new therapeutic approaches.

Houston Area No insurance required
Enrolling

Fatty Liver & NASH Research Study

Clinical trials in Houston evaluating investigational options for fatty liver disease and NASH with study-related liver health monitoring.

Houston Area Liver health focus
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Migraine Clinical Trials

Houston-area migraine research studies evaluating investigational options designed to help reduce symptoms and improve daily function.

Houston Area Neurology focus
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Respiratory Vaccine Research Studies

Healthy volunteer and senior vaccine research opportunities in Houston for RSV, influenza, and other respiratory illness prevention studies.

Houston Area Healthy volunteers welcome
Expertise & Innovation

Operational Insights for Pharma, Biospecimen, and IVD Programs

Perspectives on pharma clinical trial execution, participant access, biospecimen collection, diagnostic study support, and the operational strategies required to improve execution across diverse communities in Greater Houston.

Pharma Execution

What Sponsors Expect from a Community-Based Clinical Trial Partner

Pharma sponsors and CROs increasingly seek site partners with strong community access, bilingual engagement, and operationally responsive workflows. Meeting those expectations requires coordination, participant trust, and the ability to execute consistently across recruitment, prescreening, and study visits.

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Biospecimen Operations

What Collection-Based Programs Need from an Operational Partner

Successful specimen-based programs depend on more than donor recruitment alone. They require organized scheduling, collection-ready workflows, participant coordination, and disciplined operational follow-through from collection through handoff.

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IVD Support

Why Diagnostic Programs Need More Than Recruitment Alone

IVD and diagnostic studies require the right participant populations, prescreening support, collection coordination, and operational alignment across specimen-based workflows. Execution quality is often what determines whether timelines hold.

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Leadership

Operational and Research Leadership

Experienced clinical and operational leadership supporting pharma clinical trials, biospecimen programs, participant recruitment, and study execution across the network.

Investigator Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Medical leadership supporting protocol alignment, participant safety, and clinical execution across research and diagnostic programs.

Operational Leadership

Feasibility & Execution

Focused on study support, feasibility responsiveness, participant workflow coordination, and partner-facing operational execution.

Research Staff & Coordinators

Bilingual Engagement

Supporting recruitment, prescreening, scheduling, collection workflows, and participant follow-through with a community-centered approach.

Network

Our Research Network

Strategic locations supporting participant access, specimen collection, and research operations across Greater Houston.

Katy

Main Research Operations

Core participant access, recruitment coordination, biospecimen workflows, and operational execution supporting community-based research programs.

Greater Houston

Community Reach

Access to diverse populations through bilingual outreach, local engagement, and participant-centered communication.

Collection Ready

Protocol-Aligned Workflows

Scheduling, donor coordination, and specimen-based research support designed for practical execution across diagnostic and research programs.

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