David Franklin, Co-Founder

David is an accomplished entrepreneur and healthcare innovator dedicated to empowering patients through personalized solutions. He combines his extensive background in healthcare and digital marketing to create this platform, which connects patients with clinical trial navigators. By facilitating these critical conversations, UnityTrails.org helps patients find the clinical trials that best align with their unique needs and circumstances, bridging the gap between medical research and those who need it most.

David’s career spans decades of impactful contributions to healthcare and business. He co-founded a daycare center in Houston, Texas, for children with medical needs, demonstrating a commitment to providing compassionate care for vulnerable populations. Additionally, as the founder of Houston Health Ventures, David supports numerous healthcare startups, driving innovation, and improving patient outcomes.

David’s diverse expertise in digital marketing, product development, lead generation, and healthcare makes him uniquely suited to address the challenges patients face in navigating the complex landscape of clinical trials. With UnityTrails.org, he aims to simplify and humanize the process, ensuring that every patient has the opportunity to access potentially life-changing treatments.

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Richard Verne, Principal

Richard is a communications specialist with a unique blend of strategic and tactical expertise in branding, promotion, and engagement for the life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Past pharmaceutical clients range from Amgen, Bayer, and Cisco to J&J, Kaiser Permanente, and Lilly. Health system experience extends to The Detroit Medical Center, Spectrum Health System, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, SwedishAmerican Health System, The MetroHealth System, and William Beaumont Hospitals as well as related companies like McKesson, Press Ganey, and the American Medical Association.

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