Javara CEO Jennifer Byrne talks research group’s recent growth, expansion plans

Javara’s community-based approach helps improve research participation, increase representation in clinical trials, and create more equitable access to innovative therapies. Triad Business Journal shares more.

Supporting Health Systems Through Integrated Research Infrastructure

• Building and maintaining clinical research infrastructure can be costly and resource-intensive for health systems.
• Javara’s integrated research model helps alleviate that burden by providing the specialized staff, processes, technology, and operational expertise needed to conduct clinical trials effectively.
• This allows healthcare organizations to expand research participation without bearing the full cost and complexity of developing independent research programs.
• As community-based health systems continue to navigate financial pressures and workforce challenges, integrated research partnerships provide a scalable way to bring clinical trials into routine care while creating additional opportunities for physicians and patients alike.

Expanding Oncology and Cardio-Metabolic Research

Javara continues to grow its capabilities across key therapeutic areas.

In 2026, the organization announced its first oncology clinical trial award in collaboration with Cape Fear Valley Health and the Cape Fear Valley Research Institute, marking an important milestone in expanding cancer research opportunities within community-based healthcare settings.

Beyond oncology, Javara sees significant opportunity in cardio-metabolic research, including:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• GLP-1 therapies

These therapeutic areas represent some of the most pressing healthcare challenges facing patients today and continue to be major areas of research investment and innovation.

The Future of Community-Based Clinical Research

With continued growth in healthcare partnerships, expanding therapeutic expertise, and increasing demand for community-based clinical research, Javara remains focused on its mission of transforming access to clinical trials.

By bringing research directly into healthcare settings where patients already receive care, Javara is helping bridge the gap between innovation and access—creating new opportunities for patients, providers, health systems, and research sponsors across the country.

Read more with Triad Business Journal.