About Us

Why Choose Us

The rapid development of new drugs, therapies, and devices has created a dramatic increase in the number of clinical
research studies that highlight the need for greater participation in research by physicians as well as patients. Furthermore, the potential of clinical research is unlikely to be reached without the greater participation
of physicians in research.

​Next Innovative Clinical Research is a site management organization (SMO) that will assist in identifying potential trials, submitting budgets and contracts, completing essential documents, institutional review board (IRB) submissions, vendor selection, and staff training.

We have clinical research sites located in Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta. For pharma or CRO companies interested in using one of our sites, please contact us.

NICR Provides Solutions

We find appropriate studies by using

  • Extensive portfolios of active clinical trials
  • Strong relationships with sponsors
  • Utilizing vendor support

We streamline the study start up process

  • Complete feasibility
  • Complete CDA
  • Schedule starter visits
  • Completes budget negotiations, PPB, and CTA
  • Fully integrated Clinical Trial Management System System

Core Strategic Offerings

NICR provides successful recruiting strategies by utilizing 

  • Vendor support
  • Recruiting campaigns
  • Advertising

We make clinical trials more efficient by

  •  Evaluating patients for rapid study startup and gathering data
  • Maintaining a dedicated network of healthcare providers

As a result, we enhance the health, quality of life, and clinical value of patient care while increasing turn-around times and revenues.

LaToya M. Hinton-Howery, MPH
CEO/Research Director
Next Innovative Clinical Research
Email: LaToya.Hinton@NextICR.com
Phone: (312) 761-4244
Fax: (708) 277-2111

LaToya Hinton-Howery, MPH is the CEO/Research Director of Next Innovative Clinical Research, with locations in Houston, Tx and Chicago, IL. Both locations are multi-specialty sites that focus on introducing clinical trials to minority populations.

She is a Medical Assistant by trade, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from Governors State University and a Master’s degree in Public Health from Benedictine
University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Public Health from American College of Education.


LaToya has 13 years of pharmaceutical clinical research experience including some positions within the research departments at Rush University and The University of Chicago. She also has experience in various therapeutic areas including Women’s Health, Dermatology, Gastrointestinal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Oncology. LaToya aspires to continue educating medical professionals on how to break into the world of clinical research and how to efficiently operate at the site level.