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Mid*Lands Institutional Review Board Announces Name Change to MidLands Independent Review Board (MLIRB), New Logo, and Launches New Website

April 21, 2011 (Overland Park, KS) Mid*Lands IRB today announces the change of the company’s name to MidLands Independent Review Board (MLIRB), to reflect its positioning as an innovative Independent Review Board focused on the advancement of human subjects’ protection. As part of its overall updated corporate identity, MLIRB also unveiled a new corporate logo.

MLIRB also announces the launch of its completely redesigned web site: www.MLIRB.com, as another integral component of its corporate identity update. The new web site is designed to be a comprehensive resource for clients, prospective corporate partners, and the clinical research community to learn more about MLIRB.

“We believe that MLIRB is well positioned to continue to service the needs of our diverse and growing client base, as well as dedicated to the appropriate growth of our business,” said Cathy Owen, CIM, CIP, CCRP, President and Chief Executive Officer of MLIRB. “MLIRB’s full AAHRPP accreditation in 2010 was the first significant step in that process. Our name change, updated logo, and new web site launch reflect the evolution of our business and ramp-up for the future needs of our clients. We have a new name, new logo, and new website, but at our core, our mission remains at the forefront – ‘Here to Protect What’s Important in Life.’”

About MLIRB

MLIRB, LLC is an AAHRPP fully-accredited Independent Review Board located in the Kansas City metro area. Focusing on protecting the rights and welfare of research study participants, MLIRB specializes in providing customized, personalized, and responsive services for its client partners. Founded in 1981, MLIRB provides IRB review for clients nationwide for all phases of research in all therapeutic areas. MLIRB has extensive experience in multi-site trials, with two Boards that meet weekly. MLIRB offers on-demand Informed Consent development services, and its FDA Audit History is clear - no 483 ever issued.

For more information about MLIRB, please visit our website at www.MLIRB.com or contact: Cathy Owen, CIM, CIP, CCRP, President & CEO, 913-385-1414, cathyo@MLIRB.com.

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Mission Statement

To assure that, in research involving human subjects, the rights and welfare of the subjects are protected, and to provide our clients with excellent and professional service while complying with relevant federal regulations.

Compliance Statement

MidLands IRB is in compliance with requirements of FDA regulations 21 CFR Parts 50 and 56, HHS regulations 45 CFR 46, and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) E6, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), as applicable.

MidLands IRB Registration with OHRP and FDA

On January 15, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) issued final rules requiring registration of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). The rules are effective July 14, 2009.

In accordance with 21 CFR 56.106 and 45 CFR 46.106, MidLands IRB is registered with the FDA and the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). The parent registration # is IORG0001486 which represents the overall registration of MidLands IRB.

Each IRB receives a distinct identification number under the parent registration number. The registration number for MidLands Board # 1 is IRB00001931 and the registration number for Board #2 is IRB00007629. The MidLands IRB registration currently expires on 25 April 2014. The registration may be verified through OHRP’s web site at http://ohrp.cit.nih.gov/search/search.aspx.

Events

Web event: Perspectives on Patient Recruitment

Date: June 22, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 1 Hour

Join experts from Vince and Associates Clinical Research, MidLands IRB, and Kendle for three presentations that delve into various aspects of clinical trial patient recruitment, from the perspectives of two prominent CROs and an AAHRPP-accredited independent review board.

Download the Perspectives on Patient Recruitment Presentation (PDF)