Research Operations
IRB Services for Institutional Sites
Advarra serves as your external support and compliance partner for everything from single investigational sites to multisite research consortia and therapeutic networks.
Clinical Research Acronyms and Abbreviations You Should Know
New to clinical research? Learn the meaning of common industry acronyms and abbreviations including eCRF, IIT, PI, TMF, and more.
Data Collection in Clinical Trials: 4 Steps for Creating an SOP
Learn the necessary steps to create an effective SOP for data collection in clinical trials when using an electronic data capture (EDC) system.
Changes to NIH Policy for Issuing Certificates of Confidentiality: What You Need to Know
NIH’s policy for certificates of confidentiality changed so that CoCs are automatically issued for all NIH-funded research that uses sensitive information.
IRB Review of Adaptive Design Studies
Learn why the popularity of adaptive design in clinical research is continuing to grow!
The Six Characteristics of an NCI-Designated Cancer Center
A key component of the CCSG is to demonstrate six major characteristics of an NCI-designated cancer center. Learn more about each characteristic.
6 Ways Sponsors Can Improve Feasibility Questionnaires
Learn how sponsors can alleviate frustrations when it comes to clinical trial feasibility questionnaires to get the best information from sites.
Beginner’s Guide to an Electronic Data Capture (EDC) System
An Electronic Data Capture system stores patient data collected in clinical trials. Learn the basics & functionality of EDC systems.
Deciphering the CRC Career Path: Key Skills and Responsibilities
Interested in becoming a clinical research coordinator? Understand the key skills and experiences sites look for.
Beginner’s Guide to Clinical Trial Performance Metrics
Learn what clinical trial performance metrics are, why they are important and which key metrics for clinical trials you should be measuring.