The Office for the Protection of Research Subjects and the Office of Research Integrity will be offering online office hours to assist investigators preparing a protocol for first-time IRB review.
To schedule office hours please review the schedule and contacts below. Include your first and second choice timeslot at least one week in advance. Be sure to attach a copy of the protocol in its current form. You will receive a calendar Zoom invite to join the virtual office hours within 24 hours.
Social Behavioral Office Hours
Mondays 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesdays 7:30am – 11:00am
Wednesdays 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Email oprs@usc.edu to schedule Social Behavioral office hours.
Biomedical and Biorepository Office Hours
Tuesdays 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursdays 11:00am – 2:00pm
Fridays 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Email Amy Wood amywood@usc.edu to schedule Biomedical office hours.
Please note that dates/times for scheduling office hours are flexible.
Running Late/No Show
We understand that you may sometimes run late or need to reschedule an office hour appointment. When we make your appointment, please understand we are reserving time for you to speak with a director. This courtesy makes it possible to assist the research community in a timely manner. Please reach out to oprs@usc.edu as soon as possible if you are running late or if you are no longer able to attend. You are given a 10-minute grace period after which your office hours will need to be rescheduled. No-show appointments will not be given priority when rescheduling.