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Built for Researchers, by Researchers

Built for Researchers, by Researchers

Born from a University of Michigan research lab, EnrollNow was designed to address the real challenges of participant screening, enrollment, and study management, and has since evolved into a trusted platform used by research teams worldwide.

Born from a University of Michigan research lab, EnrollNow was designed to address the real challenges of participant screening, enrollment, and study management, and has since evolved into a trusted platform used by research teams worldwide.

From a Michigan Lab to a Global Research Platform

As a clinical researcher, Dr. Nestor Lopez-Duran experienced firsthand how difficult it was to manage participant recruitment and engagement using spreadsheets and generic tools that weren’t designed for real research workflows. Enrollment was slow, communication was fragmented, and critical participant information lived across disconnected systems - creating unnecessary friction for coordinators and study teams.

Rather than adapt a business CRM or compliance-heavy platform, Nestor set out to design something purpose-built for research operations. The technology was licensed from the University of Michigan in 2016, and Ripple Science Corporation was founded to bring this solution to research teams beyond UM. Today, EnrollNow supports academic, clinical, and independent research programs globally, providing a secure, intuitive way to manage participant workflows from first contact through ongoing engagement.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide researchers with secure, intuitive technology that solves the real challenges of participant screening, enrollment, and study management—the core barriers that slow down research.

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What makes enrollNow different

Purpose-built for research

EnrollNow is not a business CRM retrofitted for research.It is a platform originally created inside an academic lab and continuously shaped by real research workflows.

Purpose-built for research

EnrollNow is not a business CRM retrofitted for research.It is a platform originally created inside an academic lab and continuously shaped by real research workflows.

Purpose-built for research

EnrollNow is not a business CRM retrofitted for research.It is a platform originally created inside an academic lab and continuously shaped by real research workflows.

Human-centered technology

EnrollNow is designed around the practical needs of research staff - enrollment, communication, tracking, follow-up.

Human-centered technology

EnrollNow is designed around the practical needs of research staff - enrollment, communication, tracking, follow-up.

Human-centered technology

EnrollNow is designed around the practical needs of research staff - enrollment, communication, tracking, follow-up.

Designed for the entire participant journey

From first contact to the last study visit, EnrollNow helps research teams organize data, automate outreach, monitor engagement, and manage timelines efficiently.

Designed for the entire participant journey

From first contact to the last study visit, EnrollNow helps research teams organize data, automate outreach, monitor engagement, and manage timelines efficiently.

Designed for the entire participant journey

From first contact to the last study visit, EnrollNow helps research teams organize data, automate outreach, monitor engagement, and manage timelines efficiently.

Secure and Reliable

HIPAA-compliant and SOC 2 certified, EnrollNow provides the privacy, data integrity, and audit readiness institutions expect.

Secure and Reliable

HIPAA-compliant and SOC 2 certified, EnrollNow provides the privacy, data integrity, and audit readiness institutions expect.

Secure and Reliable

HIPAA-compliant and SOC 2 certified, EnrollNow provides the privacy, data integrity, and audit readiness institutions expect.

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Meet the Team

EnrollNow is led by a team with deep roots in research, academia, and research-focused technology. From academic labs to large-scale software platforms, our leadership brings firsthand experience navigating the realities of research operations, participant engagement, and institutional environments—shaping EnrollNow with intention and long-term impact in mind.

Robert A. Lowe, PhD

Executive Chairman

Robert Lowe is an entrepreneurial leader with over 25 years of experience commercializing technologies emerging from academic and corporate research programs. He has founded and served as CEO of four software companies, including Wellspring Worldwide and PittPatt. Both were spin-outs of Carnegie Mellon University, where Dr. Lowe was a professor of entrepreneurship and served as Director of Venture Development. Wellspring is now the leading provider of technology commercialization software for universities, hospitals, and government agencies, and was acquired by a private equity firm in 2022. PittPatt was a pioneering facial recognition software company and was acquired by Google. Today, he also serves as the co-founder and CEO of Mahalo, a generative AI company serving product manufacturers. Dr. Lowe joined EnrollNow as Executive Chairman in August 2025, bringing decades of experience growing sales and marketing operations for technical software products. He earned a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, and an undergraduate degree in economics, finance, and computer information systems from the University of Michigan. Go Blue!

Robert A. Lowe, PhD

Executive Chairman

Robert Lowe is an entrepreneurial leader with over 25 years of experience commercializing technologies emerging from academic and corporate research programs. He has founded and served as CEO of four software companies, including Wellspring Worldwide and PittPatt. Both were spin-outs of Carnegie Mellon University, where Dr. Lowe was a professor of entrepreneurship and served as Director of Venture Development. Wellspring is now the leading provider of technology commercialization software for universities, hospitals, and government agencies, and was acquired by a private equity firm in 2022. PittPatt was a pioneering facial recognition software company and was acquired by Google. Today, he also serves as the co-founder and CEO of Mahalo, a generative AI company serving product manufacturers. Dr. Lowe joined EnrollNow as Executive Chairman in August 2025, bringing decades of experience growing sales and marketing operations for technical software products. He earned a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, and an undergraduate degree in economics, finance, and computer information systems from the University of Michigan. Go Blue!

Meredith Platt

VP of Customer Experience

Meredith Platt is Vice President of Customer Experience at EnrollNow, bringing more than 18 years of experience leading teams across the life sciences and clinical research space. Her background includes designing and scaling operational frameworks that support study startup, trial management, and cross-functional collaboration in complex research environments. As both a former customer and user of EnrollNow, Meredith brings firsthand insight into the realities of participant recruitment, retention, and clinical trial execution. This perspective informs her approach to customer experience—grounded in trust, practical guidance, and a deep understanding of research workflows. At EnrollNow, Meredith leads customer success initiatives that help research teams adopt the platform effectively and sustainably. With a foundation in clinical research operations and project management, she focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology to support long-term research success.

Meredith Platt

VP of Customer Experience

Meredith Platt is Vice President of Customer Experience at EnrollNow, bringing more than 18 years of experience leading teams across the life sciences and clinical research space. Her background includes designing and scaling operational frameworks that support study startup, trial management, and cross-functional collaboration in complex research environments. As both a former customer and user of EnrollNow, Meredith brings firsthand insight into the realities of participant recruitment, retention, and clinical trial execution. This perspective informs her approach to customer experience—grounded in trust, practical guidance, and a deep understanding of research workflows. At EnrollNow, Meredith leads customer success initiatives that help research teams adopt the platform effectively and sustainably. With a foundation in clinical research operations and project management, she focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology to support long-term research success.

Jeff Stickel

VP of Engineering

Jeff Stickel leads Engineering and Product at EnrollNow, bringing decades of experience building and scaling SaaS platforms, with a particular focus on solutions that support real-world research workflows. His background includes senior leadership and CTO roles across multiple organizations, including an engineering leadership role within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. At EnrollNow, Jeff oversees the development and evolution of the platform. He translates the needs of research and recruitment teams into secure, reliable, and practical product capabilities. Under his leadership, EnrollNow has expanded globally and continues to deliver solutions that help study teams meet enrollment goals and manage participant engagement more effectively.

Jeff Stickel

VP of Engineering

Jeff Stickel leads Engineering and Product at EnrollNow, bringing decades of experience building and scaling SaaS platforms, with a particular focus on solutions that support real-world research workflows. His background includes senior leadership and CTO roles across multiple organizations, including an engineering leadership role within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. At EnrollNow, Jeff oversees the development and evolution of the platform. He translates the needs of research and recruitment teams into secure, reliable, and practical product capabilities. Under his leadership, EnrollNow has expanded globally and continues to deliver solutions that help study teams meet enrollment goals and manage participant engagement more effectively.

Hannah Okelberry

Customer Success Sales Manager

Hannah Okelberry leads sales at EnrollNow, bringing a rare combination of research operations experience, sales expertise, and firsthand platform knowledge to her role. As a former EnrollNow customer, she understands how the platform supports participant recruitment, retention, and study coordination in real research environments. Before joining EnrollNow, Hannah worked as a research assistant and study coordinator, and later led research operations for a nationally recognized neuroscience research institute at Boys Town National Research Hospital, where she oversaw workflow design and platform adoption across multiple labs. Today, she partners closely with research teams to evaluate fit, navigate funding considerations, and design solutions that align with their study goals.

Hannah Okelberry

Customer Success Sales Manager

Hannah Okelberry leads sales at EnrollNow, bringing a rare combination of research operations experience, sales expertise, and firsthand platform knowledge to her role. As a former EnrollNow customer, she understands how the platform supports participant recruitment, retention, and study coordination in real research environments. Before joining EnrollNow, Hannah worked as a research assistant and study coordinator, and later led research operations for a nationally recognized neuroscience research institute at Boys Town National Research Hospital, where she oversaw workflow design and platform adoption across multiple labs. Today, she partners closely with research teams to evaluate fit, navigate funding considerations, and design solutions that align with their study goals.

Maggie Gentry

Marketing Director

Maggie Gentry is Marketing Director at EnrollNow, where she focuses on clearly communicating how the platform supports real-world research workflows. She previously led clinical marketing efforts at Tulane University School of Medicine, working closely with physicians, researchers, and clinical leaders in a complex, dynamic academic environment. With a background in academic healthcare and research-focused organizations, Maggie brings a deep understanding of how researchers think, work, and evaluate tools. At EnrollNow, she partners with product, customer success, and sales to shape positioning, guide messaging, and ensure the platform’s value is expressed with clarity, accuracy, and practical relevance. Her work is grounded in the belief that technology should reduce friction for researchers, not add to it.

Maggie Gentry

Marketing Director

Maggie Gentry is Marketing Director at EnrollNow, where she focuses on clearly communicating how the platform supports real-world research workflows. She previously led clinical marketing efforts at Tulane University School of Medicine, working closely with physicians, researchers, and clinical leaders in a complex, dynamic academic environment. With a background in academic healthcare and research-focused organizations, Maggie brings a deep understanding of how researchers think, work, and evaluate tools. At EnrollNow, she partners with product, customer success, and sales to shape positioning, guide messaging, and ensure the platform’s value is expressed with clarity, accuracy, and practical relevance. Her work is grounded in the belief that technology should reduce friction for researchers, not add to it.

Nestor Lopez-Duran, PhD

Co-Founder

Nestor Lopez-Duran, PhD, is Co-Founder of EnrollNow and a former Professor of Psychology and academic administrator at the University of Michigan. While leading clinical research in his lab, Nestor experienced firsthand how difficult it was to manage participant recruitment, engagement, and follow-up using spreadsheets and generic tools.

Nestor Lopez-Duran, PhD

Co-Founder

Nestor Lopez-Duran, PhD, is Co-Founder of EnrollNow and a former Professor of Psychology and academic administrator at the University of Michigan. While leading clinical research in his lab, Nestor experienced firsthand how difficult it was to manage participant recruitment, engagement, and follow-up using spreadsheets and generic tools.

Our impact

Proven Results, Global Scale

260+

Research organizations supported across 10 countries

260+

Research organizations supported across 10 countries

260+

Research organizations supported across 10 countries

5,200+

Unique studies conducted using EnrollNow

5,200+

Unique studies conducted using EnrollNow

5,200+

Unique studies conducted using EnrollNow

2M+

Participants engaged

2M+

Participants engaged

2M+

Participants engaged

4.8M+

Participant events tracked

4.8M+

Participant events tracked

4.8M+

Participant events tracked

3.5M+

Emails and text messages sent through automated or targeted workflows

3.5M+

Emails and text messages sent through automated or targeted workflows

3.5M+

Emails and text messages sent through automated or targeted workflows

26,000+

Customized screening and survey forms created

26,000+

Customized screening and survey forms created

26,000+

Customized screening and survey forms created

1.2M+

Submitted screenings/surveys collected

1.2M+

Submitted screenings/surveys collected

1.2M+

Submitted screenings/surveys collected

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