How Research Informs the COVID-19 Response
Research doesn’t just inform medical treatment; it informs public health and public policy, and it helps explain human behaviors.
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Large Hospital System Requires Central IRB Partner
Learn how a large hospital system partnered with Advarra to establish a central IRB, streamlining oversight, training, and investigator support.
IRB Review of Coronavirus and Other Emerging Infectious Disease Research: Issues to Consider
In this blog we discuss unique issues that research involving emerging infectious diseases like coronavirus can raise for IRB review and research informed consent.
Are “Virtual Trials” Mainstream Yet?
While some completely virtual trials are taking place, the real trend involves bringing virtual trial components to traditional study designs to improve study efficiency and reduce participant burden.
Informed Consent: 6 Approaches to Increase Participant Comprehension
Learn how applying health literacy principles, fostering discussions, and using teach-back methods can improve informed consent comprehension.
Managing Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Research
Explore key elements of managing conflicts of interest in clinical research, including COI policies, IRB roles, and regulatory agency guidance.
Botanical Medicines in Research
Learn how IRBs can approach botanical medicine protocols, addressing regulatory landscapes, ethical issues, and research safety.
Special Considerations for Pediatric Trials
Clinical research with minors poses several significantly different issues than research conducted on adults. Therefore, researchers must address a number of special considerations when conducting any pediatric clinical trial.
10 Tips for Writing Compliant Participant Materials
Learn how to craft compliant participant materials with tips on regulations, language to avoid, and effective phone screening scripts.
Research in Pediatric Populations
Learn about the unique challenges of pediatric clinical trials, including federal regulations, minimal risk, and parental permissions.
6 Tips for Submitting a Research Study for Expedited Review
Learn the essentials of expedited IRB review, including minimal risk criteria, eligible study procedures, and regulatory distinctions.
Key Biosafety Considerations for Coronavirus Research
The recent outbreak of the novel 2019 coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, has led to a surge of interest in coronavirus research and concern about the risks associated with coronaviruses. In this blog we introduce coronaviruses and cover strategies for developing medical countermeasures to combat the recent outbreak.