Mentor IRB is Sitero's online software solution designed to streamline the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, saving time and money through automated documentation and workflows. It is a fully hosted SaaS solution, accessible from any internet-connected device, and is part of the larger Sitero Mentor eCompliance platform that also supports Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Conflicts of Interest (COI), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) management.
Key Benefits and Capabilities:
- Automated Workflows: The system automates administrative tasks, protocol submission, and review processes, providing notifications and reminders to reduce missed deadlines and allow researchers to focus on their work.
- Customization and Configuration: Mentor IRB is easily configured and allows the IRB administrator to create custom multi-part forms with conditional logic based on review level or options selected.
- Comprehensive Protocol Management: The system supports the entire protocol lifecycle, including initial submission, continuing review, reportable event reporting, DSMB reporting, amendments, and termination.
- Document Management: It features a robust document management system capable of storing all IRB-related documents, such as SOPs, regulations, policies, and investigator-uploaded documents like consent forms and protocols.
- Multi-IRB and Central IRB Support: The software can handle multiple IRBs within a single institution and is utilized by Sitero to function as a Central IRB (CIRB) for multisite studies, which helps streamline the review process and ensure consistency. Sitero IRB is a participating member of SMART IRB.
Target Users & Use Cases: Mentor IRB is primarily used by Institutional Research Organizations, Pharmaceutical, and Biotech companies. Target users include IRB Administrators/Chairs, Principal Investigators (PIs), Research Coordinators, and IRB Members.