The FDA established the requirement for institutional review boards (IRBs) to protect the rights and welfare of research participants. But what’s the point of IRB committees if there aren’t any patients?
95% of NIH survey respondents say they have never participated in a clinical trial.
Our mission is to change that.
Univo IRB is the only IRB with a mission that is focused on helping patients find good research by serving as patient advocates. We give them a voice so clinical trials are better and more accessible for all.
Our Promise to Patients as an IRB Committee
Clinical research is an essential part of making lifesaving medicines and therapies for you, your loved ones, and future generations. But where do you start? Between far-away sites, demanding eligibility criteria, and unattainable protocols, participating in a trial can feel impossible.
Univo IRB’s goal is to make research participation as easy and accessible as possible. We’re accomplishing this by listening closely to patients about what they need and advocating for these needs in clinical trial design and execution. Help us understand your needs, perspectives, and feedback by contacting us below.
Bringing the voice of the patient into research is why we get up in the morning, why we work hard day in and day out. Making research better for people like you is our passion.
What’s Next?
Univo IRB is honored to be your advocate in clinical research. If you need information about being in a study, are wondering about your rights and welfare as a research participant, or have any other questions, please contact us by filling out the form below.
Our Promise to Researchers as an IRB Committee
Patient advocacy is the process of informing, supporting, and empowering patients who participate in clinical research. It involves respecting their rights, preferences, and needs as well as empowering them to make decisions for their safety and well-being while participating in research. At Univo IRB, we believe patient advocacy is essential for ethical and high-quality clinical research. But what does it have to do with you and your path to IRB research approval?
By involving patients as partners in the design, conduct, and dissemination of research results, we not only reduce the time and expense of clinical trials but also improve the relevance and impact of research outcomes.
Take the next step toward ethical, efficient research. Get started with Univo IRB today.
Univo IRB’s Partners in Advocacy
We’re proud partners of patient advocacy groups and associations, working together to bring the patient’s voice into research.
Want to get involved?
Contact our team to engage with our patient voice program.
