Keep In Touch: Tips For Working With A Single IRB For The First Time

By Lauri Carlile, Vice President, Operations

A new era of mandated single institutional review board (sIRB) review has been ushered in by recent regulations and policies. Now that it’s required to use an sIRB, many institutions must now establish policies and processes for working with an external sIRB.

When aiming for success in clinical trials, it is important to designate a central sIRB for multisite research sooner rather than later. This will involve determining the rules of the working relationship before ever sending an initial IRB submission. By establishing expectations and communication plans in advance, a solid foundation is created for every future sIRB interaction ahead of time.

Learn how to ensure the protection of research participants, proper address of local requirements, and a competitive and productive research program with a single IRB.