20 Aug

Posted at 14:50h in News, Press Release

Cloud-based solution allows investigators to simplify the development of clinical research protocols (Lake Success, NY) — Protocol Builder, the cloud-based solution for investigator-initiated clinical trials, is now available to individual researchers, including medical residents and fellows, according to the Biomedical Research Alliance of New York (BRANY), the developer of the system.   “Residents and fellows are often challenged with developing research protocols that meet IRB and regulatory requirements,” says Raffaella Hart, Vice President, IRB and IBC Services. “Protocol Builder provides an easy-to-navigate solution that guides individuals writing research protocols through an intelligent step-by-step process, saving time and effort.”   The tool, originally developed as an enterprise solution, provides simple instructions and relevant tips developed by experts. A built-in Resource Center allows investigators to access protocol...

26 Jun

Posted at 07:45h in News

Writing investigator-initiated clinical research protocols can be a time-intensive and daunting effort. Investigators agree that writing protocols is difficult and time consuming. What are the key obstacles for researchers who want to write a protocol that meets IRB standards? How can institutions go beyond templates and investigator training to speed up the process of developing and reviewing protocols?...

16 Feb

Posted at 20:02h in News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is a common sentiment among clinical investigators that the process of developing and submitting a human subject research protocol for review and approval by an IRB is onerous, lengthy and complicated. A protocol with missing, incomplete or incorrect information makes it difficult for an IRB to understand the trial, which can lead to increased protocol revisions, and delays in approval and enrolling participants. There is much that an investigator can do to improve the efficiency and turn-around time of IRBs by simply having a thorough and compliant protocol submission. The primary responsibility of an IRB is to safeguard human subject protection. To that end, the IRB reviews protocols in the context of adhering to...

13 Jan

Posted at 15:35h in News, Press Release

Web-based and iPad tablet application solution for writing investigator-initiated research protocols (Lake Success, NY) — BRANY has announced the launch of Protocol Builder™, a first-of-its-kind solution to assist researchers in the development of investigator-initiated clinical trials protocols. This web-based application, accessible from any desktop and iPad tablet, is designed to provide expert guidance and a step-by-step process to make clinical trial protocol development faster and less onerous. Resources necessary to navigate the elaborate regulatory infrastructure that surrounds clinical research in the U.S. are at researchers’ fingertips in this thoughtfully designed application. “Many investigators find the regulatory and compliance hurdles difficult and time-consuming to navigate when writing protocols,” says Kimberly Irvine, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at BRANY. “Protocol Builder ensures...