PRIM&R Launches Educational Initiative to Advance Ethical AI Governance in Research with Grant from Advarra
New programming will equip research oversight professionals with independent education, leadership dialogue, and practical...
2026 Trend Report
Reducing Avoidable Protocol Amendments by Anticipating Operational Pitfalls Hidden in Clinical Trial Design
Protocol amendments are a costly but common part of clinical trials, often reflecting gaps between scientific ambition and real-world execution.
News
Updated IRB Handbook Available
Advarra’s IRB Handbook Advarra has updated its Institutional Review Board (IRB) Handbook for Investigators,...
Advarra’s Study Design Solution Named “Best Clinical Study Design Solution” in 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program
Landmark 10th annual awards program, which received over 5,000 entries, recognizes the most innovative digital health and medical technology solutions worldwide COLUMBIA, Md., – May 7,...
Emerging Use of Bacteriophages, Natural Predators of Bacteria, to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in the Clinic and Beyond: A Review of the Field and Biosafety Assessment
Explore the latest research on bacteriophage therapy, including advances in clinical development, biosafety, and...
Blogs
NHSR, Exempt, Expedited, or Full Board? A Plain-Language Guide to Potential Review Pathways
Researchers often want to know early whether a study will be considered Not Human...
Using Longitudinal Endpoint Data to Anticipate Study Complexity
When it comes to unnecessary protocol complexity, the cracks often show up later. Amendments....
What Is ALCOA+? A Practical Guide for Clinical Research
Clinical research decisions are only as sound as the records supporting them, and that...
What Actually Belongs in the Live SIV?
In fall 2026, the Advarra-facilitated Site-Sponsor Consortium will release a white paper on reducing redundant site training through competency-based, role-based, and reusable training models...
Webinars
Meeting Sites Where They Are: A Connected, Intelligence-Powered Operating Model
Meeting Sites Where They Are: A Connected, Intelligence-Powered Operating Model This on-demand webinar, presented...
Ensuring Operational Feasibility in Next-Generation Oncology Trials
Our webinar discusses key near-term trends and regulations and investigate persistent challenges frequently throwing...
Embedding AI And Critical IRB Operations Data To Drive Intelligent Study Design
Our webinar discusses key near-term trends and regulations and investigate persistent challenges frequently throwing...
Enabling Oncology Site Success: Overcoming Administrative and Operational Barriers to Advance Cancer Research
Enabling Oncology Site Success: Overcoming Administrative and Operational Barriers to Advance Cancer Research Oncology...