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?5 Things You Need to Know from Our Recent Gene Therapy Webinar

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Further, some patients are still hesitant to go into the clinic, and the prevalence of misinformation from the pandemic has led to greater concerns about therapies like gene therapies and the impact they fear it will have on their RNA/DNA. IBCs perform a full risk assessment and propose solutions to mitigate the risks.

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IBC vs. IRB: What’s the Difference?

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IBCs, however, seek to protect study personnel, the community, and the environment from exposure to engineered genetic material and other biohazardous agents. IRBs are tasked with protecting research subject’s rights and welfare.