Huron Life Sciences recently released an article about a recent pilot study conducted by National Cancer Institute (NCI). During the month of October, The NCI conducted a pilot study testing feasibility of using an independent CIRB model. Twenty- four institutions participated in the pilot study testing. “The pilot study has shown that the CIRB can add review of local context considerations to their current review of studies for participant protections without significantly adding to the burden of institutional staff or the CIRB members”. More information about this study can be found here. Questions for us about our central IRB? Contact Pearl at. info@pearlirb.com or call us at 317.899.9341.