A: Northern Kentucky is home to several significant clinical research organizations. CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services, headquartered in Covington, is ranked #1 in CRO sponsor satisfaction and has supported more than 150 drug and device approvals since 1999. Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD clinical research business operates two NKY facilities, in Highland Heights and Covington, representing over $106 million in combined investment, running clinical trials in more than 100 countries. Gravity Diagnostics, a CAP-accredited CLIA-certified lab in Covington, provides diagnostics services across toxicology, pharmacogenetics, and infectious disease. Bexion Pharmaceuticals conducts Phase 2 oncology trials from its Covington headquarters.