Researchers May Register More Quickly Through New System

Clinical trial investigators may be able to register more quickly now that the FDA, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and CRIX International Association have signed an agreement establishing a public-private partnership to develop the NCI’s Federal Investigator Registry of Biomedical Information Research Data (Firebird). The Firebird system, which is under development, will promote the secure, rapid and efficient electronic exchange of clinical investigator credentials among the FDA, research sites and sponsors.