OPRS & IRB August 2022 Updates
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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.
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If you have a study that requires urgent review, please refer to the website for requirements and guidance. Take extra care to be sure that your request meets the IRB specifications. Only requests that adhere to the guidelines will be considered for review. Inquiries and requests that are missing required documentation will not be considered for review.
When contingencies are issued by the IRB, the investigator’s response to contingencies will be reviewed within 3 business days only if: 1) A complete point-by-point response addressing each contingency is provided, and 2) The response is submitted to the IRB within 3 business days of the contingencies being issued. An incomplete or inadequate response to contingencies will be returned without review and the subsequent response will be reviewed in the order received.
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Consent may be obtained electronically using DocuSign or REDCap. You may obtain HIPAA authorization electronically using DocuSign or REDCap for all studies, irrespective of risk level. In the event your participant population cannot
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.