Copernicus Group IRB
WCG has been leading ethical review for over 55 years, pioneering independent ethical review and maintaining a global leadership position through exceptional client service and a commitment to health and participant safety. They offer fast, high-quality IRB review services with a single point of contact, a 7-day work week, and a vast network of sites, ensuring efficient and compliant review processes. WCG's expertise spans pharmaceutical, medical device, pediatric, social & behavioral, biologics, and international studies, with a focus on speed, quality, and comprehensive ethical oversight.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Products
Centralized submission and document management portal
Cloud-hosted portal for uploading, submitting, and tracking clinical study documents from multiple stakeholders in a single location.
Integrated study acceleration solution
A coordinated operational offering designed to reduce study timelines through integrated review and operational services.
Centralized submission and document management portal
Cloud-hosted portal for uploading, submitting, and tracking clinical study documents from multiple stakeholders in a single location.
Integrated study acceleration solution
A coordinated operational offering designed to reduce study timelines through integrated review and operational services.
Services
Full-service independent ethical review for clinical studies across therapeutic areas and phases, including full-board, expedited, and administrative reviews for sponsors, CROs, sites, and institutions.
Coordinated services and premium oversight options to shorten study timelines, including an integrated study-acceleration approach and a premium processing pathway for prioritized handling.
A cloud-based portal enabling study stakeholders to upload, submit, and manage regulatory and study documents in a single repository with improved visibility and reduced submission times.
Administration and review services for biosafety oversight of studies involving biologics, gene transfer, and other biologic materials, supported by a maintained biosafety committee registry.
Full-service independent ethical review for clinical studies across therapeutic areas and phases, including full-board, expedited, and administrative reviews for sponsors, CROs, sites, and institutions.
Coordinated services and premium oversight options to shorten study timelines, including an integrated study-acceleration approach and a premium processing pathway for prioritized handling.
A cloud-based portal enabling study stakeholders to upload, submit, and manage regulatory and study documents in a single repository with improved visibility and reduced submission times.
Administration and review services for biosafety oversight of studies involving biologics, gene transfer, and other biologic materials, supported by a maintained biosafety committee registry.
Expertise Areas
- Central institutional review board (IRB) management
- Phase I and first-in-human trial review
- Pediatric clinical research review
- Medical device regulatory review and risk determination
Key Technologies
- Cloud-based submission and document management portal
- Electronic review workflows and expedited review procedures
- Quality management systems (ISO-9001)
- Regulatory compliance frameworks (ICH GCP, FDA CFR, Health Canada guidance)
News & Updates
An upcoming event scheduled from October 20 to October 24, 2025, available on demand until October 2026.
A whitepaper discussing the assessment of different consent form formats in clinical trials.
First Central IRB to be AAHRPP accredited
WCG’s Board was the first central IRB to achieve AAHRPP accreditation, with extensive experience reviewing thousands of studies across all phases of research.
An upcoming event scheduled from October 20 to October 24, 2025, available on demand until October 2026.
A whitepaper discussing the assessment of different consent form formats in clinical trials.
First Central IRB to be AAHRPP accredited
WCG’s Board was the first central IRB to achieve AAHRPP accreditation, with extensive experience reviewing thousands of studies across all phases of research.