Client Experiences
​Powered Research is a contract research organization that offers non-GLP nonclinical research capabilities to companies of all sizes. Our clients include virtual companies, small startups, large pharma companies, and biotech companies. Our strong commitment to customer service has resulted in 97% of clients placing a second study with us in the first 6 months.
Testimonials
Marlene Modi
Ph.D., VP, Preclinical Development & Regulatory Affairs, Ohr Pharmaceutical Inc.
Lukas Scheibler
PhD, EVP for Research and Translational Medicine, Apellis Pharmaceuticals
“The Powered Research team has provided a unique and collaborative opportunity to advance our non-GLP programs. Drs. Gilger and Culp have helped improve and foster our research and development programs by providing expertise in ophthalmology while being flexible in scheduling. Their speed, flexibility, and expertise in the ocular space are just a few of the reasons we will continue to use them moving forward."
“Having a lab like Powered Research allowed us to get fast and insightful answers to what we were observing in our clinical study. An ophthalmic lab that focuses on quality and speed in the non-GLP space is a fantastic resource for any ocular company—including those in the clinic."
Ken Mandell
MD, Ph.D., CEO, LayerBio, Inc.
"Powered Research has a strong customer focus and a passion for science. I have been impressed by their extensive expertise in ophthalmology, technical capabilities, competitive pricing and timeliness. They provide frequent updates during the course of the study that are helpful for making decisions and planning follow-up experiments to accelerate the program. I highly recommend them for ophthalmology preclinical research."
Ward Peterson​
Ph.D., President, Symberix
"Powered Research played a key role in enabling Symberix to successfully secure our first Phase 1 SBIR grant from the National Cancer Institute. The Powered Research team provided expert guidance on best practices for all aspects of the SBIR application submission process. Their support increased the probability of Symberix's initial success in securing an SBIR award and also accelerated the time to success."
Jeffrey L. Cleland
Ph.D., formerly Chief Executive Officer, GrayBug Vision
Hong Guo
Ph.D., formerly VP of Research, pSivida
“Powered Research is a very flexible organization and worked with us to optimize the administration of our novel technology. They have also worked to meet our timelines and deliverables to keep our program on track.”
“We have worked with the Powered Research team in multiple preclinical studies. They try their best to accommodate our schedule and provide us with high quality results. The communication is also timely. Their expert suggestions, recommendations and discussions are very helpful for the success of the study. We are confident that the collaboration with Powered Research will continue in our future development programs.”
Jeffrey Finer
Ph.D., MD, formerly VP Research, Theravance Biopharma
Thi-Sau Migone​
Ph.D., VP, Research, Iconic Therapeutics
“Powered Research brought expertise in preclinical ophthalmology models to our programs. We were impressed by your high quality data, the efficiency of your operation, and your flexibility to work as an extension to our in-house efforts. Thank you, and we look forward to additional studies with Powered Research.”
“The Powered Research team has supported our preclinical program by conducting numerous studies that have been conducted efficiently and rigorously. I have been impressed by their willingness to adjust very quickly to changes in schedule and study designs, and to provide very valuable technical and scientific expertise.”
Dan McCoy
Ph.D Vice President, Preclinical Programs (Gene Therapy), Avista
Ali Ardakani
Chief Executive Officer, Optigo Bio
“The in vivo group at Powered Research was able to carry out a challenging Proof of Concept study for us that required expertise spanning retinal administration, imaging, functional measurement, and custom endpoint assay development. The housing of all of this expertise under one roof really streamlined the successful execution of the study and gave us a high degree of confidence in the quality of the data that was generated. Would absolutely recommend Powered Research for critical Ophthalmic studies.”
"The team at Powered Research brings deep experience in ophthalmology and understands the urgency of preclinical timelines. Their adaptability and clear communication helped keep our studies moving forward without delay."
Gene Therapy Biotechnology Company
Ruth Castellanos
Ph.D., Director, Scientific Lead
"From day one, the team at Powered Research demonstrated a strong command of preclinical ophthalmology and a collaborative spirit. Their clear communication, well-designed studies, and rapid turnaround times have made a meaningful impact on our research milestones. We highly value this partnership."
“What stands out about Powered Research is their deep understanding of complex study designs and their commitment to scientific quality and integrity. Their attention to detail, robust data sets, and ability to pivot when priorities shift have played a key role in helping us move forward with innovation. Their expertise has helped keep our programs on track and moving forward. Thank you, and we look forward to additional studies with Powered Research.”