Institutional Review Board (IRB) Services
Our IRB Services were founded with the goal of transforming the IRB industry by placing a strong focus on customer service, ethics, and innovation.
At Sitero, we put our customers first. We understand the challenges that researchers and study sponsors face, and we are committed to providing them with the highest level of support and guidance. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible by leveraging the latest technologies and innovative solutions to streamline the IRB process and improve outcomes for everyone involved.
We offer transparent pricing that is tailored to meet the needs of each project, with no hidden fees or unexpected charges. At Sitero, we have established rigorous standards for ethics, data protection, and participant safety and believe that our customers deserve nothing less.
The Importance of Institutional Review Boards
It is essential to have an independent ethical review process to protect the participant’s rights, safety, and welfare. An IRB ensures that the potential benefits of the research outweigh the risks and that informed consent is obtained from all participants. The IRB process plays a crucial role in upholding ethical principles in research, protecting human subjects’ rights, and ensuring scientific research’s integrity. Without an IRB’s ethical review process, researchers risk compromising the safety and welfare of their participants, damaging public trust in the scientific community, and potentially facing legal and professional consequences.
Sitero’s IRB provides this vital oversight, reviewing research proposals to ensure they are designed in an ethically sound manner and that the risks to subjects are minimized.
Sitero’s IRB Subscription Pricing
Say goodbye to hidden fees. With Sitero’s IRB services you won’t be charged for every administrative review or change. Our simplified subscription model offers transparent and all-inclusive pricing, which means no unexpected costs or surcharges in the middle of your study. You’ll have access to our Mentor software, expert support, and flexible pricing options.
White Glove Service
Our IRB Services promise excellent customer service to all our clients. We understand the importance of a smooth and efficient IRB process, and we are committed to ensuring that you receive the highest level of support throughout. With our customer-centric approach, you can trust that your needs will always come first.
Sitero’s IRB Services
Sitero is a comprehensive solution that can function as both an external IRB and central IRB for an organization. As an external IRB, Sitero can provide an independent and objective review of research protocols to ensure that the rights and welfare of participants are protected.
As a central IRB, Sitero can streamline the review process by serving as a single point of contact for multiple sites, ensuring consistency in the review process and reducing administrative burdens for organizations. Sitero’s team of experienced IRB professionals can provide guidance and support throughout the entire research process, from initial protocol development to ongoing review and oversight.
Consulting
Sitero’s IRB Services offers consulting solutions to assist academic institutions, hospital systems, and research programs navigate the complex IRB process. Our turn-key solutions ensure that all study documents meet regulatory standards and ethical guidelines:
- Informed Consent Development
- Certified Translation Services
- Collaboration with Local IRBs
- IRB Staffing Services
Innovative Mentor Technology
Sitero’s Mentor IRB software streamlines the IRB review process by automating administrative tasks and providing notifications and reminders to reduce missed deadlines. It’s user-friendly and can be accessed easily from any internet-connected device. Integration with IRB and IBC speeds up dual reviews and submissions. With Mentor IRB software, researchers can focus more time on their research.
Keep your HRPP program operating with minimal disruption by leveraging our Mentor technology and utilizing our Board’s expertise. Contact us to learn how we can help you streamline your IRB process and ensure compliance.
SMART IRB & Reliance Agreements
Sitero IRB is a participating member of SMART IRB. SMART IRB is a flexible master reliance agreement designed to harmonize and streamline the IRB review process for multisite studies while ensuring the highest level of protection for research participants.
Sitero IRB can serve as the IRB of record for practice-based research programs, academic institutions, and hospital systems if there is no local IRB with jurisdiction or the local IRB has jurisdiction but defers its jurisdiction to Sitero IRB in writing through an authorization agreement.
Investigators who conduct research at institutions with a local IRB and are asking for Sitero IRB coverage should be aware of any obligations or limitations that may require the use of that institution’s IRB.