Community

The Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) provides community-based research training and technical assistance workshops, pairs USC faculty members with community partners, and disseminates discoveries broadly in the community for implementation.

Services for Researchers

Training and technical assistance workshops -- Learn to engage the community in your research though:

  • Community-Based Participatory Research workshops at USC’s University Park and Health Sciences campuses, and at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
  • “learn the basics” and “refresher” courses.
  • individual consultations as needed.

One-on-one consultations for faculty members -- Learn to develop and progress a research idea through:

  • initial project needs assessment.
  • research design and recruitment advice.
  • community partnership development recommendations.
  • proposal-writing guidance.
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) navigation and referral assistance.
  • Referrals to other CTSI service offerings.

Faculty matchmaking services -- We can help you find community collaborators based on your needs and their expertise, including:

  • community organizations,  such as  clinics, advocacy groups, schools, faith-based organizations or agencies, through our Community Liaison.
  • mental health partners through our Research Navigator at the LA County Department of Mental Health.
  • other physicians and other medical personnel through our Research Navigators at Kaiser Permanente and the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County.
  • other areas, such as our CTSI priorities of cancer, cardiothoracic conditions, HIV, diabetes/obesity and neuroscience, through the CTSI Office of Community Engagement program assistant.