New Venture Medical Research has been leading clinical trials in a collaborative, caring, and cutting edge environment since 1998.

Our distinguished team of medical researchers conducts clinical trials in a facility of the highest standards and treats every patient with the utmost care. Working together, we help answer important healthcare questions that can lead to breakthroughs and better health for all, now and in the future. 

Matthew P. Finneran, M.D

Principal Investigator on Phase II, III, and IV trials since 1998

Dr. Finneran has been in private practice as a family physician, in Wadsworth, Ohio since 1986.  Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, he completed his undergraduate studies at Youngstown State University and received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

He completed his family medicine residency training at Akron City Hospital (Summa Health Systems) and is board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics. Dr. Finneran’s areas of clinical interest include the treatment of ADHD, anxiety disorders, cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, infectious disease, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, overactive bladder and vaccines. Dr. Finneran currently resides in Wadsworth with his wife.

Meredith D. Norman, B.S.

Director of Clinical Trials and Clinical Research Coordinator since 2006

Meredith has been a clinical research coordinator since 2006 and is originally from Barberton, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Bowling Green State University.

She has been involved in several therapeutic areas including treatment of ADHD, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, infectious disease, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, overactive bladder and vaccines. Meredith currently resides in Barberton with her husband and two young daughters.  

Jessica Grable, M.A.

Clinical Research Coordinator since 2008  

Jessica has been a medical assistant since 2008 and is originally from Akron, Ohio. She has been involved in clinical research as a clinical research coordinator to Dr. Finneran since 2008. 

She has been involved in several therapeutic areas including treatment of ADHD, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, overactive bladder and vaccines. Jessica currently resides in Akron with her husband and their daughter. 

Our Clinical Research Site

New Venture Medical Research has been specifically designed to conduct Phase II, III, and IV clinical trials while accommodating the needs of our research patients, staff, and visitors.