How Amendment Intelligence Helps Reduce Avoidable Protocol Revisions
Clinical development teams can use operational and institutional review board (IRB) data to identify protocol-design risks before those risks trigger […]
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The Next Generation of CIRBI, the Technology Powering Advarra’s IRB
A note from Lauri Carlile, Chief Research Services Officer: For more than 40 years, Advarra’s institutional review board (IRB) has
Do DSMBs Need AI Expertise?
Rethinking oversight as clinical trials become more data-driven and algorithm-informed As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in clinical trial
What Protocol Amendments Reveal About Trial Design
Key takeaways from ‘The Operational Realities of Protocol Amendments’ panel discussion at the Advarra Innovation Summit in Research Triangle Park
A More Connected Approach to Clinical Trials: Reducing Friction from Study Design Through Conduct
Clinical trials are complex. That’s expected, given accelerated advancements in science and technology. But when that complexity creates friction in
Protocol Amendments Don’t Have to Create Chaos
Key takeaways from the Collaboration Lab Workshop at the Advarra Innovation Summit at Research Triangle Park 2026 One of the
Q&A with Advarra’s Director of Training in IRB Services Lori Young
Lori Young has spent her career at the intersection of research, ethics, and education—and her path to Advarra reflects both
New Paper Makes the Case for AI-Specific Guidance in Research Oversight
AI is becoming a routine part of how research proposals are prepared and reviewed, from drafting applications to supporting administrative
Rethinking Oncology Trial Design: Turning Insights from Data and Experience into More Feasible Studies
Oncology research continues to push scientific boundaries, from biomarker-driven therapies to increasingly personalized treatment strategies. Operationally, however, many oncology trials
Enabling Oncology Site Success: Tackling the Barriers That Slow Cancer Research
Oncology clinical trials are becoming increasingly complex, placing new operational and administrative demands on both sponsors and research sites. Protocols
Q&A with Advarra’s Associate Director of Client Services Anna Carnevale
Over the past 14 years, Anna Carnevale, associate director of client services at Advarra, has seen her team grow from
Clinical Trial Budget Negotiations: A View From Each Side
Budget negotiation success hinges on clear communication and early resource sharing, helping sites and sponsors align expectations and avoid costly delays.