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!
#1 Faculty Advisors
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#2 Urgent Review
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.
#2 Response to Contingencies
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.
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: