Built with Purpose

About NexTrial.ai

We're building AI-powered solutions to accelerate access to life-changing research through intelligent coordination and equity-first design.

Global Impact

Connecting physicians and patients worldwide to breakthrough treatments and research opportunities.

Equity First

Ensuring every patient has access to clinical trials, regardless of geography, background, or resources.

AI Innovation

Leveraging cutting-edge AI to solve complex coordination challenges in clinical research.

Our Purpose

Founded in 2025, NexTrial.ai emerged from a simple but powerful observation: too many patients are missing out on breakthrough treatments because the right connections aren't being made.

Our Mission

To accelerate access to life-changing research through intelligent coordination and equity-first design. We believe that breakthrough treatments should reach patients faster, and every physician should have the opportunity to participate in advancing medicine.

Our Vision

A world where clinical trials are accessible to all, where geographic and economic barriers don't determine access to cutting-edge treatments, and where AI empowers human connection rather than replacing it.

Our Approach

We combine advanced AI with deep healthcare expertise to create solutions that are both technically sophisticated and deeply human. Our platform is built by clinicians, for clinicians, with patient outcomes at the center of every decision.

Our Commitment

We're committed to building technology that enhances trust, promotes equity, and accelerates innovation in clinical research. Every feature we build is designed with privacy, security, and ethical considerations at its core.

The Problem We're Solving

70%

of trials face enrollment delays

80%

of physicians never participate in research

15 years

average time from discovery to patient access

These aren't just statistics—they represent millions of patients waiting for treatments that could change their lives. We're here to change that.

Meet Our Team

We're a diverse team of healthcare professionals, AI researchers, and technology experts united by a shared mission to transform clinical research.

CEO & CTO

Steven Thompson

Steven Thompson

Founder & CEO / Product Owner

Lubo Lubomirov

Lubo Lubomirov

CTO

Leadership Team

João Paulo de Assis

João Paulo de Assis

Head of Engineering

AI Infrastructure & Data Pipelines — Global Deployment

Adolfo Olivera

Adolfo Olivera

Head of Delivery

Clinical Workflow Implementation & CRO Operations

Graziela Peduti

Graziela Peduti

Regulatory Lead

ANVISA / LGPD Compliance — Brazil Regulatory Affairs

Advisory Board

Dr. Alex G. Lee, PhD, Esq.

Dr. Alex G. Lee, PhD, Esq.

IP & Regulatory Strategy Advisor

Regulatory IP Governance & Cross-Jurisdiction Compliance

Alexandra Laymon

Alexandra Laymon

GTM & Commercial Advisor

Pharma / CRO Ecosystem Strategy — Market Expansion

Dr. Allan Freedline, MD

Dr. Allan Freedline, MD

Strategic Medical Advisor

MedTech & ACO Commercial Strategy — Clinical Operations and Patient-Centric Trial Design

Join Our Team

We're always looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in healthcare. If you're excited about using AI to transform clinical research, we'd love to hear from you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about our company, mission, and the team behind NexTrial.ai

NexTrial.ai was founded in 2025 by Steven Thompson (CEO) and Lubo Lubomirov (CTO), alongside a global team of AI experts and clinical research professionals. Together, they built NexTrial to simplify trial access, automate matching, and elevate research-ready physicians.

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