Tag Archives: IRB

Lost in Translation – What does it mean to be a “Qualified Investigator”?

Based on Canadian and American regulations and guidelines, research sponsors and IRB/REBs must assess the qualifications of the investigator to conduct and supervise the proposed clinical trial. Steps may include, but are not limited to, the evaluation of the investigator’s resume, reviewing relevant publications, and assessing whether they have received the proper training on the […]

Am I IRB Forum Shopping? – Conclusion

Over the past month, we have written five posts in the series “Am I IRB Forum Shopping?”. Our first post was an Introduction to IRB Forum Shopping; the unethical practice of choosing an IRB based on the relative ease of the review and the perception that the review will result in a favourable decision. We presented […]