About Us

A Leading Force In Clinical Research Trials.

Ventavia Research Group (VRG) is an experienced privately owned and managed investigative site network comprised of qualified physicians, certified clinical research coordinators, and friendly recruitment specialists.

VRG hit the ground running in 2013 when they opened their first site located in Fort Worth, TX. They have since expanded to 9 cities across DFW and Houston. Their 16 Principal Investigators excel in specialties such as maternal vaccines, pediatrics, and healthy patient trials as well as trials for seniors.

Our Achievements

Managing Partner, Olivia Ray, took home the gold-winning PharmTimes’ Clinical Researcher of the Year in 2010. Managing Partner, Mercedes Livingston, took the silver in 2010 & 2016.

Ventavia Research Group won Small Business of the Year in 2016 from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and is currently nominated for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Awards for Best Women-Owned Business.

Big dreams deserve Big Awards. VRG is currently the largest privately-owned clinical research company in Texas and expanding nationally.

Leadership Team

Ventavia Research Group won Small Business of the Year in 2016 from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and is currently nominated for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Awards for Best Women-Owned Business.

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Olivia Ray

MANAGING MEMBER

Mercedes Livingston

MANAGING MEMBER

Kristi Raney

MANAGING MEMBER

William Jones

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

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Our Medical Director of Women’s Health, Dr. Cynthia Robbins.

Dr. Cynthia Robbins, oversees all research staff to ensure all studies are conducted with the utmost integrity. All studies encompass trained staff to deliver quality data and patient safety.

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Ventavia Research Group was established with a vision to create a research company that would provide exceptional services to the clinical trial industry and community.