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    <loc>https://varelanovelclinicaltrials.com/</loc>
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      <image:title>Novel Clinical Research Center — Clinical Trials Miami</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dedicated Phase II–IV clinical research center in Miami, Florida.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Waiting area — Novel Clinical Research Center</image:title>
      <image:caption>Patient waiting area at our Miami clinical trials facility.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Front desk — Novel Clinical Research Center</image:title>
      <image:caption>Reception and check-in area at the Miami research site.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Exam Room 1 — Novel Clinical Research Center</image:title>
      <image:caption>Clinical exam room used for Phase II–IV trial evaluations.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Exam Room 2 — Novel Clinical Research Center</image:title>
      <image:caption>Second clinical exam room with specialized equipment.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Dr. Heber Varela, MD — Principal Investigator</image:title>
      <image:caption>Board-certified neurologist and Principal Investigator at Novel Clinical Research Center.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Yakima Martínez, RN — Lead Clinical Research Coordinator</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lead CRC overseeing patient coordination and regulatory affairs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Anna Paula Casanovas — Site Coordinator</image:title>
      <image:caption>Clinical Research Coordinator and Patient Recruitment lead.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Maite Artunedo — Site Coordinator</image:title>
      <image:caption>Clinical Research Coordinator, Phlebotomist, and Medical Assistant.</image:caption>
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