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Learn the basics of how ICH-GCP Guidelines can impact the study ICF and how we at Advarra came to our updated policy on the topic.

Let’s take a look at the basics of what each program does and does not do for patients seeking to access investigational therapies.

Please note that this material is provided for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.

The Advarra team has worked to fully integrate our processes and policies to provide clients with unified capabilities and support for IRB, IBC and global research quality and compliance consulting services.

The following FAQ expands upon previous FAQs we’ve published and provides additional insight into the integration process.

Clinical research continues to grow throughout the world, with researchers looking outside the US for new and diverse subject populations to help develop and improve investigational therapies. Lauri Carlile, VP of Operations at Advarra, discusses the basics of ex-US research ethics review for US-based researchers.

New to clinical research? Learn the meaning of common industry acronyms and abbreviations including eCRF, IIT, PI, TMF, and more.

Since November 2017, the Advarra team (formerly Chesapeake IRB and Schulman IRB) has been working to integrate our process and policies. We are committed to being transparent throughout this integration, so we've assembled the following FAQ to keep you updated.

Learn the necessary steps to create an effective SOP for data collection in clinical trials when using an electronic data capture (EDC) system.

Chesapeake IRB and Schulman IRB are merging under the new organizational name, Advarra. This FAQ addresses commonly asked questions about this merger.

NIH’s policy for certificates of confidentiality changed so that CoCs are automatically issued for all NIH-funded research that uses sensitive information.

This blog outlines the principle of equitable selection and the requirement for additional safeguards for certain vulnerable groups.