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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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MidLands IRB
Membership Roster as of March 7, 2011

Name Degrees/
Certs.		 Board
Position
 Experience Affiliation
with IRB
James Chapman - Chairperson1**
 PH.D. Scientific Professor of Chemistry
Original appointment to the Board: 2001
IRB experience: 16 years
 Non-affiliated
Kathy A. Chase - Chairperson2**
 Pharm.D. Scientific Doctor of Pharmacy
Original appointment to the Board: 2002
IRB experience: 20 years
 Non-affiliated
Brad L. Cook - Vice Chair1
 Pharm.D.,
B.C.P.S.
 Scientific Doctor of Pharmacy
Original appointment to the Board: 2002
IRB experience: 8 years		 Non-affiliated
James M. Wooten - Vice Chair2
 Pharm.D. Scientific Doctor of Pharmacy
Original appointment to the Board: 2010
IRB experience: 13 years		 Non-affiliated
David Adams2*
 B.B.A.,
J.D.
 Non-Scientific Attorney at Law
Original appointment to the Board: 2001
IRB experience: 17 years		 Non-affiliated
JoAnn Imre1,2
 B.S. Ed.,
M.S. Ed.
 Non-Scientific Middle School Teacher
Original appointment to the Board: 2001
IRB experience: 27 years		 Non-affiliated
Rev. Elvin Powers1**
 B.S., M.S.,
D.Min.
 Non-Scientific Minister, Retired
Original appointment to the Board: 2001
IRB experience: 28 years		 Non-affiliated
Gene. F. Ray1
 Ph.D.
 Scientific Pharmaceutical Services
Original appointment to the Board: 2008
IRB experience: 2 years		 Non-affiliated
Mary Jane Short1
 M.D.
 Scientific Medical Doctor
Original appointment to the Board: 2001
IRB experience: 21 years		 Non-affiliated
Joe Spurney2
 M.D.
 Scientific Medical Doctor-General Practitioner-Retired
Original appointment to the Board: 2008
IRB experience: 2 years		 Non-affiliated
Pat Zahn1
 M.S.N., R.N.,
CNA, B.C.
 Scientific Board Certified Nurse-Orthopedics/Pediatrics
Original appointment to the Board: 2001
IRB experience: 29 years		 Non-affiliated

1Denotes regular member Board 1
2Denotes regular member Board 2
*Denotes alternate member Board 1
**Denotes alternate member Board 2