New brand reflects commitment to empathy, equity, and patient-centric clinical research
Chapel Hill, NC | January 30, 2026 — Elixia today announced the rebranding of its clinical research site network to Empathx Clinical Research, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic evolution. The new name and brand identity reflect a deeper commitment to empathy-driven research, equitable access to care, and meaningful outcomes for our patients, sponsors, and communities.
The transition to Empathx represents more than a name change. It reinforces the organization’s mission to improve quality of life through patient-centric scientific research while streamlining the clinical trial experience for all stakeholders.
“At the center of Empathx is empathy” said Dustin Owen, CEO. “Empathy is the caring variable that defines how we engage with patients, partners, and each other. Our new name and brand embody our mission to create equitable access to modern care and improve quality of life through patient-centric scientific research. It reinforces our vision to streamline clinical trials and become a leader in effective clinical research, particularly within underserved communities, all while focusing on therapeutic pillars in cardiometabolic, CNS, nephrology, and infectious disease.”
A Clear Brand Promise
As Empathx Clinical Research, the organization is grounded in a clear brand promise: to simplify the clinical trial process, prioritize patient safety and well-being, uphold the highest ethical standards, and deliver innovative solutions that lead to better outcomes worldwide. This promise guides decisions at both the site level and across the broader organization.
What Sets Empathx Apart
Empathx is distinguished by its integrated model that aligns the efficiencies of centralized management, feasibility, and customized patient recruitment strategies directly with localized knowledge of trusted physicians and investigators. This approach strengthens patient engagement, supports diversity and inclusion, improves retention, and delivers higher-quality results for Sponsors while ensuring a more supportive experience for participants.
Built to Simplify Complexity
Clinical trial recruitment and operations are inherently complex. Empathx was built to reduce that complexity through precision, data-driven insights, innovation, and deep operational experience. With patient well-being at the forefront, the organization helps partners advance transformational therapies to the patients who need them most.
Brand Pillars
Empathx Clinical Research operates on five core principles that guide how the organization communicates, collaborates, and delivers care:
- Patient well-being guides every decision
- Innovation built on experience drives excellence
- Precision and data create clarity and outcomes
- Trust is earned through safe, accurate, and compassionate practices
- Diversity matters, and equitable access is a fundamental human right
What Comes Next
The Empathx brand will roll out across clinical sites, systems, signage, communications, and digital platforms in the coming weeks. Teams will receive guidance, tools, and training to support a seamless transition and ensure consistent alignment across the organization.
“This next chapter reflects the passion, integrity, and commitment of our teams,” added Owen. “Empathx exists because of the people behind it and the patients we serve.”
About Empathx Clinical Research
Empathx Clinical Research is a clinical research site network dedicated to advancing patient-centric, ethical, and efficient clinical trials. With a focus on empathy, innovation, and equitable access, Empathx partners with Sponsors and research organizations to deliver high-quality data while improving the clinical trial experience for patients and communities.
Media Contact:
Jeff Golden
Vice President, Strategic Solutions
Jeffrey.Golden@empathxresearch.com
215-803-0050