New forms and resources for IRB submissions on the Pearl IRB website

We are pleased to announce our recent updates to the Pearl IRB website. In the Resources section, you will find new and revised forms to serve you in the IRB submission process. Some of these changes include: Updated submission guide and policies, which we suggest all...

Drug companies seek more clinical trial volunteers

Among the many obstacles drug companies face in bringing a product to market, recruiting clinical trial volunteers has become increasingly difficult, according to  a recent article on www.washingtonpost.com by Lenny Bernstein. Bernstein states that more than 10% of...

FDA releases final guidance on transfer of IRB oversight

FDA has issued final guidance concerning the transfer of clinical studies between IRBs. According to Zachary Brennan on www.outsourcing-pharma.com, FDA says the transfer process “should be accomplished in a way that assures continuous IRB oversight with no lapse in...