QHP Capital Acquires Principal IRB and Rebrands It as Univo IRB

Advarra Acquires IntegReview IRB

November 9, 2020

Healthcare Services

Advarra has acquired IntegReview IRB, an AAHRPP-accredited central IRB based in Austin, Texas. The acquisition expands Advarra's IRB and early-phase clinical research capabilities, establishes its first office in the southern U.S., and will be integrated into Advarra over approximately six months.

Sabai Group Acquires Alpha Independent Review Board (Alpha IRB)

January 10, 2024

Healthcare Services

Sabai Group LLC, a provider of biosafety and human research protection services, has acquired Alpha Independent Review Board, LLC (Alpha IRB), an AAHRPP-accredited IRB headquartered in San Clemente, California. The acquisition expands Sabai's institutional review capabilities and integrates Alpha IRB's late-stage multi-center review expertise into Sabai's IRB, IBC, and cell/gene therapy service offerings; Alpha IRB founder Marianne Thornton joins Sabai's board.

Advarra Acquires IRB Company, Inc. (IRBco)

April 20, 2020

Healthcare Services

Advarra, a leading provider of IRB, IBC, research technology and compliance services, has acquired IRB Company, Inc. (IRBco), an AAHRPP-accredited central IRB that has conducted research reviews in the U.S. since 1981. The acquisition expands Advarra’s integrated IRB capabilities and institutional reach across the clinical research ecosystem.

Altair Acquires Univa

September 14, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR) acquired Univa, a provider of enterprise-grade workload management, scheduling, and cloud enablement solutions for high-performance computing (HPC) and AI. The deal strengthens Altair's HPC workload and cloud capabilities and supports expansion into end markets including life sciences and financial services.

Ampersand Capital Partners Invests in iuvo BioScience

September 28, 2022

Healthcare Services

Ampersand Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a stake in iuvo BioScience, a Rochester-based specialty CRO that provides laboratory, preclinical, clinical development, and scientific consulting services. The investment will fund expansion of iuvo's integrated service portfolio and laboratory capacity and support an active inorganic (add-on) growth strategy; founders Ben Burton and Mary Richardson will remain in leadership roles and as shareholders.

Advarra Acquires Quorum Review IRB and Kinetiq Research and Technology Consulting

March 5, 2019

Healthcare Services

Advarra acquired Quorum Review IRB and its research and technology consulting division, Kinetiq, expanding the combined company's IRB, IBC and research compliance capabilities. The deal creates the largest global integrated IRB and research compliance services organization, broadening Advarra’s geographic reach (including Quorum’s Seattle office) and service offerings for pharmaceutical, biotech, device, academic and health system clients.