Claxton Copeland

Claxton Copeland is Owner and Director of Optimal Research Sites, a Central Florida clinical research organization conducting Phase I to IV trials. Having 10+ years of experience across the clinical research industry, he oversees research operations, supports patient recruitment, and works closely with the healthcare providers on his team to make research accessible and comfortable for participants. Under his leadership, Optimal Research Sites joined hyperCORE International’s partner site network in 2026. Copeland holds a bachelor’s degree in neuropsychology from the University of Central Florida.