WCG IRB

WCG wishes you a happy upcoming Thanksgiving holiday!? Please note WCG’s IRB will be closed and will not hold meetings on Nov. 28th and 29th.? We will continue to accept submissions during the holiday period and will provide updates when we return Saturday, Nov. 30th.?

When the impending sIRB mandate goes into effect, you need an IRB with proven expertise. Meet WCG. We have a proven track record, with over 55+ years of ethical review experience, 3,600+ relationships with institutions, and support of over 300,000 sites.? In short – we know how to work with your sites, and they know how to work with us. Discover the power of WCG’s sites/institutions list. https://lnkd.in/g--PY6MF? #WCG #sIRB #ethicalreview #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrial #IRB #researchsite #sIRBmandate?

Are your studies & policies ready for the impending sIRB mandate?? WCG’s IRB experts Kelly FitzGerald, Elaine Azarenko, and Christopher Gennai provide steps specifically relevant to institutions to prepare your studies.? ??Review the sIRB impending mandate.? ??Understand the impending sIRB’s impact on institutional oversight of research.? ??Discover ways to prepare your policies to remain compliant.? ???And much more! Let WCG help you prepare for the impending mandate. Unlock the insights in our blog now at https://lnkd.in/ghiwqAYu? #WCG #sIRB #ethicalreview #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrial #institutions #sIRBmandate?

?Did you hear? WCG IRB wants to inform you of a change to one of the typical reconsenting phrases we commonly use. What changes will you see? ??Our blog dives in??? Read now at https://lnkd.in/eHznUmXP #WCG #ethicalreview #IRB #blogpost #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrial

Your #IRB questions.? Our expert answers.? ?What Is Exempt Research? ??Our experts Lindsay A. Abraham, JD, CIP, and Bridget Brave share the categories in which research activities are exempt from the requirements of the Common Rule in our #asktheexperts blog series. https://lnkd.in/eY7tBP-t #IRBReview #clinicalresearch #ethicalreview #exemptresearch #commonrule #clinicaltrial?

??#Diversity remains a key focus in #clinicalresearch. This has led to discussions about how data, including race and ethnicity, will be reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Join expert Olga I. Balderas, J.D., as she explores FDA and updated OMB guidance on race and ethnicity data collection in a recent blog post. Read now at https://lnkd.in/eGnT9VuS? #WCG #FDA #clinicaltrial #FDAguidance #datacollection?

At WCG, we are committed to providing the highest quality of review.? To ensure our team is equipped to uphold this commitment, our Institutional Review Board (IRB) will be participating in Fall Training on Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27. Please note that our board schedule will be shortened on the 26th and will not meet on the 27th. To minimize disruptions, we have arranged for ad hoc meetings to take place the following week to address any backlog. Additionally, our expedited reviewers will be available to review submissions during the training period.?

With over 55 years of experience, we've partnered with companies of all sizes, from biotech startups to large pharmaceutical firms. Our broad expertise and connections with academic institutions, medical centers, and various clients make us a highly valued, connected partner.? Our expertise spans all therapeutic areas, from major specialties to rare diseases, and we collaborate with the largest network of central sites and institutions for seamless execution. Discover how you can accelerate study start-up with WCG's IRB. Learn more and schedule a consultation at https://lnkd.in/deQ2dyZr #WCG #WCGIRB #ethicalreview #ethicalreviewpartner?

The independence of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) is critical to their function.? At WCG, we have strong policies to safeguard our Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) from undue influence and ensure robust protections for our boards and committees, including membership decisions and organizational culture. Learn more about our philosophy of ethical review in our blog: https://lnkd.in/ekDrZh_7? #WCG #IRB #ethicalreview #clinicaltrial #clinicalresearch??

Your #ethicalreview questions.? Our expert answers.? ?Why Do Community Members Need to Participate in IBC Review Meetings? ??Our expert Sarah Roberge shares this answer in our blog https://lnkd.in/e-jtwpdt #IBC #WCG?