Transactions
Coastal Research Institute has partnered with Rovia Clinical Research
September 2025
Client: Coastal Research Institute is a physician-driven clinical research site based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Since 2001, the Company has conducted over 200 Phase II – IV clinical trials in metabolic and liver diseases, including gastroenterology, MASH/MASLD, and weight loss. CRI combines experienced research staff with robust trial processes to support sponsor-led studies and advance clinical development. For more information, visit https://coastalresearchnc.com/
“What makes Westcove superior is their commitment to understanding the company and its goals before navigating the field for a potential partner. Throughout the entire process, their team remained ‘on call’ for Coastal Research in a full pledge to ensure that the transaction felt like an enhancement to what we are already doing. This is an attribute that cannot be taught. Their expertise and dedication to success stood as the driving force behind the powerhouse that is Westcove.”
– Dr. John Poulos, Owner, Coastal Research Institute
Role: Westcove Partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Coastal Research Institute in its partnership with Rovia Clinical Research.
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Sector: Pharmaceutical Services, Clinical Research
Transaction Team
Geno Catalano
Associate
Amr Baumy
Analyst
