Advarra employee Rachel Garrett has worked across an IRB, CRO, and university research site.

Advarra provides the platform, insights, and expertise that make clinical trials more efficient and connected. As the leading independent IRB, we bring more than 40 years of trusted oversight to the industry, setting the standard for ethical reviews while building the largest collection of digitized protocols and operational data. This combined intelligence guides the protocol’s entire journey—from design through review, activation, and conduct—fueling a smarter, more adaptive research ecosystem. Backed by decades of partnership with research sites, Advarra delivers the core systems and services that 50,000 investigators and their study teams depend on for optimal trial operations. Integrated with our solutions for study design, startup, and conduct, these capabilities create a collaborative technology platform trusted by sponsors and CROs globally. By designing AI-powered workflows that streamline operations, reduce administrative burden, and promote transparency for all study stakeholders, we’re reimagining what’s possible in clinical research.