Doctors Dedicated to Conducting Quality Clinical Trials

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Meet the dedicated medical professionals leading our research, all committed to providing expert care and guiding you through every step of your clinical trial journey.

Dr. John Douglas Hudson

MD

Dr. John D. Hudson is a pioneering neurologist and sleep medicine expert with over six decades of clinical, research, and academic experience. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 1963 and completed his neurology residency at the University of Iowa. Dr. Hudson is board-certified by the Texas Medical Board, American Board of Neurology, and American Board of Sleep Medicine, among others.

As the founding physician of FutureSearch Trials of Neurology, Dr. Hudson has been integral in advancing clinical research in neurology and sleep disorders. He has also founded multiple medical institutions, including Austin Neurological Clinic and Sleep Medicine Consultants, and has served as Medical Director for several sleep labs and rehabilitation centers.

With over 200 clinical trials under his belt, Dr. Hudson has made significant contributions to research in neurology, sleep disorders, and pain management. His work has been widely published in medical journals, and he has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Neurological Society. He is also a sought-after speaker and consultant for pharmaceutical companies and professional organizations nationwide.

Dr. Gregory R. Tempest

MD

Dr. Gregory R. Tempest is a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with a well-rounded career in clinical care, research, and education. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University in 2000 and completed residency and fellowship training in neurology and clinical neurophysiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Tempest has served as Medical Director for several sleep centers and as Neurology Program Director at Texas NeuroRehab Center. He is the founder of Tempest Neurology and Sleep Consultants, PLLC, and currently serves as Principal Investigator at FutureSearch Trials of Neurology. His research has focused on a range of neurological and sleep-related conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, insomnia, migraines, and fibromyalgia.

He remains active in professional organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology and the Texas Medical Association and has contributed to medical education through lectures and mentorship of medical students and residents.

Dr Lisa Perdue

MD

Dr Lisa Perdue is a renowned psychiatrist with more than 35 years of clinical, research, and academic experience. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1990 and completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, where she then served for 5 years on the faculty. Dr Perdue is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and balances her research responsibilities with positions in forensic psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and county-level mental health programs.

As an investigator at FutureSearch Trials of Dallas, Dr Perdue has worked on hundreds of studies that have led to regulatory approvals for numerous therapies.

Dr Michael J Downing

MD

Dr Michael J Downing is an accomplished psychiatric clinician and researcher with more than 35 years of clinical, research, and academic experience. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas at Houston in 1990 and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Dr Downing is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

As the founding physician of FutureSearch Trials of Dallas, Dr Downing has been integral in advancing clinical research in Central Nervous System disorders, helping to bring dozens of innovative therapies to market. With over 350 clinical trials under his belt, Dr Downing has made significant contributions to research in psychiatric, neurological, and pain disorders.

Our Mission

Research That Puts Patients First

Clinical research moves forward when patients and communities take part. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare.

Patient-Centered Approach

FutureSearch Trials puts patients first, ensuring safe, accessible, and transparent trials that drive medical innovation.

Scientific Excellence

Backed by cutting-edge research and a dedicated team of doctors and staff, our trials meet the highest standards in clinical research.

Innovative Research

Leveraging technology and data-driven insights to advance clinical trials and healthcare solutions.

Ethical Standards

Upholding the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, integrity, and patient safety in every clinical trial.