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| research introduction areas of expertise parametrics subinvestigators drug companies CRO's central laboratories review boards how to volunteer | review boards Because of the potential risks involved, all research on human subjects is governed by a set of guidelines derived from national and international laws and regulations. These include Good Clinical Practices (GCP), the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), the Declaration of Helsinki, and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These regulations include a strict review process designed to ensure the safety and protection of all research volunteers. The review process requires that each of our research protocols is reviewed by a committee of impartial experts, the Institutional Review Board (IRB), before the study may begin at our site. In addition, the consent form our volunteers receive (as part of the informed consent process) must also be reviewed and approved by the IRB. Finally, the IRB is notified immediately of any serious adverse events that occur during the course of a clinical trial, and has the authority to terminate a clinical trial if there is any concern for the safety of the participants. We are proud to have worked with some of the finest IRB’s in the country, including:
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