Integration Update: Revised FAQ for Advarra Merger Efforts
Since November 2017, the Advarra team (formerly Chesapeake IRB and Schulman IRB) has been working to integrate our processes and
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Schulman IRB and Chesapeake IRB Merger and Integration: What You Need to Know
On November 7, 2017, we announced that Chesapeake IRB and Schulman IRB are merging under the new organizational name, Advarra.
Changes to NIH Policy for Issuing Certificates of Confidentiality: What You Need to Know
On October 1, 2017, NIH’s policy for certificates of confidentiality (CoCs) changed so that CoCs are now automatically issued for
Informed Consent in Research and Individuals with Impaired Decision-Making Capacity
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and the Common Rule require that the selection of participants in research is equitable.
Non-English Speaking Research Subjects: What’s in the Regs?
Recently, the clinical research community has been making efforts to include more diverse subject populations in clinical studies. Sec. 907
Evaluating eConsent: Some Considerations from an IRB Perspective
At Advarra we’ve been seeing more and more eConsent studies recently, which is great—eConsent technology can often better inform participants
Planning Gene Therapy Research? Plan for IBC Review
The completion of the human genome project and advances in genetic engineering have paved the way for clinical trials involving
Component Analysis: Analyzing Benefits and Risks of Individual Interventions to Ensure Appropriate Research Participant Protections
A major element of any IRB review is the examination of potential benefits and risks to study participants. In studies
IRB Review of Adaptive Design Studies
The popularity of adaptive design in clinical research continues to grow. Adaptive design can be more efficient than traditional study
“Single IRB” vs “Central IRB” – What’s the Difference?
With the rise of single IRB (sIRB) mandates, understanding the nuances between sIRB and central IRB (cIRB) is crucial for multisite studies.
Beginner’s Guide to Clinical Trial Performance Metrics
Basics to help you get started measuring and improving your clinical trial performance.