HRPP Policies and Procedures Updated July 2021
July 31, 2021
The USC Human Research Protection Program Policies and Procedures version July 2021 is now available along with the Summary of Changes July 2020 to July 2021.
Office for the Protection of Research Subjects
The Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (OPRS) is the administrative arm of USC’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). OPRS, in partnership with the research community, is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of participants in Human Subjects Research conducted under the aegis of USC. OPRS, which is a Division within the Office of Research, provides the campus and the four USC Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) with professional guidance and administrative support and oversight.
IRB Tip of the Week!
The new IRB submission guidelines went into effect on Monday, October 4, 2021. Protocols that do not adhere to these basic guidelines will be returned without review. We expect these guidelines to improve the quality of submissions as well as our ability to complete our reviews more effectively and efficiently. Please click here to view the IRB Submission Guidelines.
Announcements
New Required Research HIPAA Course
July 12, 2021
USC researchers and staff who use or access protected health information will be required to complete the Research HIPAA course offered online through CITI when renewing certification for the Good
Research Resumption in Phase 4: USC IRBs and iStar Update
June 7, 2021
As of June 15, 2021, California and Los Angeles County will be “fully reopening.” This raises questions regarding the restrictions that USC and the USC IRBs have imposed on both
Office Closures
OPRS and IRB offices will be closed on the following dates: