Academic or Community Partnership Assistance
Helping researchers identify partners and foster relationships across academic and community settings
View this serviceAdapting an Evidence-based Intervention
Supports investigators in executing the steps to systematically adapt an evidence-based intervention to be culturally appropriate and/or relevant for a target population
View this serviceAll of Us
The All of Us Research Hub is the central repository for the NIH All of Us Research Program. It houses a diverse national dataset encompassing genomic, lifestyle, environmental, and EHR variables, and provides a secure, cloud-based platform for cohort discovery and integrated analysis.
View this toolBiostatistical Analysis and Reports
Provides statistical analyses for completed or ongoing studies, including descriptive analyses, modeling, and data reports suitable for internal review.
View this serviceBiostatistical Support for Manuscripts and Scientific Dissemination
Guides investigators in interpreting and communicating completed statistical analyses for manuscripts, abstracts, posters, presentations, and responses to peer-review or editorial feedback.
View this serviceBiostatistical Support for Study Design and Protocol Development
Helps investigators design rigorous studies by advising on aims, sample size and power, randomization, analysis plans, and biostatistical sections of study protocols and grant applications.
View this serviceBuilding A Multidisciplinary Research Team
Supports investigators in developing multidisciplinary teams to address complex scientific questions and clinical challenges across disciplines.
View this serviceClinical Data Extraction from CHLA
Provides CHLA researchers access to deidentified clinical data for feasibility, power analyses, and participant recruitment.
View this serviceClinical Data Extraction from Keck Medicine of USC
Provides USC researchers access to identified, patient-level data from Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and clinics.
View this serviceClinical Data Extraction from LA County/LAHS
Provides LAHS researchers access to deidentified clinical data for study planning and recruitment purposes.
View this serviceClinical Research Coordinators
Experienced fee-for-service clinical research coordinators available to support recruitment, data collection, regulatory documentation, and study monitoring.
View this serviceClinical Trial Management System (CTMS)
USC’s Clinical Trial Management System, OnCore, is a jointly sponsored, web-based software system for managing clinical trials
View this toolClinical Trials Unit (CTU) at USC
Provides a broad range of services to assist in the initiation and conduct of human services
View this serviceCommunications and Promotion Assistance
Assistance with promoting events and disseminating information through effective communication channels.
View this serviceCommunity-Engaged Research Support
Offers guidance and support for conducting community-engaged research through collaborative, equitable partnerships that address health needs.d
View this serviceCommunity-Engaged Study Design
Helps researchers adapt traditional research methods for community settings while ensuring rigor and relevance.
View this serviceDatabase Design & Structure
Supports investigators in designing research databases from a biostatistical perspective, including data structure planning, variable definition, and guidance on REDCap implementation for valid and efficient analyses.
View this serviceDeveloping Community Partnerships
Resource outlining processes for community-engaged research including relationship building, project development, and dissemination.
View this serviceDigital & Traditional Tools for Recruitment Toolkit
This toolkit contains proven strategies and tips to help researchers develop a solid plan to recruit and retain study participants.
View this toolkitENACT - Evolve to Next-Gen ACT
ENACT enables real-time cohort discovery and feasibility assessment using deidentified patient data across participating research institutions.
View this toolEngaging Stakeholders in Dissemination & Implementation Research
Guides investigators in determining key stakeholders critical to integrate into the implementation process, in addition to the methods to engage those identified.
View this serviceEvaluation Implementation
Supports investigators in implementing an existing evaluation plan to help assess the process, success, and impact of their studies. This may include developing survey questionnaires and recruitment documents, implementing qualitative evaluation, and event-based observational evaluation.
View this serviceEvaluation Plan & Design
Supports investigators in developing mixed method evaluation goals, plans, and/or logic models to help assess the process, success, and/or impact of their studies.
View this serviceEvaluation Workshops
Offers evaluation and logic model workshops, seminars, and resources to strengthen measurement of study processes, outcomes, impact, and challenges.
View this serviceFacilities and Other Resources: Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute
A summary document of SC CTSI's services, facilities, and other resources offered to researchers.
View this toolkitGeneral Biostatistical Consultation
Provides consultative support to address biostatistical questions, discuss methodological approaches, assess feasibility, or help investigators identify the appropriate level and type of biostatistical involvement.
View this serviceGeospatial Social and Environmental Data
Access census-tract data to power research on social and environmental determinants of health
View this serviceGuide To Clinical Research at USC
The purpose of this Guide and the corresponding ancillary documents is to provide a clear, user-friendly overview of conducting human studies research at USC and the Keck School of Medicine. The audience for these materials is investigators and research personnel at USC and the Keck School of Medicine. Updated July 2024.
View this toolkitHealthcare Delivery Science Consultations
The service will help researchers navigate the complex field of Healthcare Delivery Science, especially in the context of LA County safety-net hospitals.
View this serviceImplementation Research Measurement Support
Supports investigators in identifying and designing relevant measurement approaches and methodologies to assess their implementation strategy
View this serviceKeck i2b2
i2b2 provides access to deidentified, aggregate Keck patient data for cohort exploration and study feasibility assessment. Identified, patient-level data can be requested based on queries built in i2b2.
View this toolKECKCap - Part 11 Compliant
KECKCap is an independent instance of REDCap, meticulously validated for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, ensuring a secure environment for studies that require use of a 21 CFR Part 11 validated data collection system.
View this toolKECKCap - Self-Service Clinical Data Extraction
KECKCap is an independent instance of REDCap that is enhanced with specialized features that enable researchers to seamlessly extract data from the USC Keck Electronic Medical Records (EMR) directly into a KECKCap project.
View this toolLADR - Los Angeles Data Resource
LADR integrates medical records and clinical research data across networks, enabling investigators to explore aggregated patient information while maintaining privacy.
View this toolMedical Images Request for Research
Medical imaging from standard of care or clinical trials may be requested for research purposes.
View this serviceNational Clinical Cohort Collaborative (N3C)
The N3C harmonizes electronic health record (EHR) information from institutions nationwide into a unified dataset, and provides a cloud-based environment for collaborative clinical research, cohort discovery, and large-scale analytics.
View this toolNew Study Navigation Tool
This tool will help you determine where to go to activate your clinical research study at USC, including contracting offices, review committees, and ancillary services.
View this toolOpenSpecimen
OpenSpecimen manages biospecimen collection, storage, and tracking through a secure, web-based platform integrated with research systems.
View this servicePlan Evaluation
Supports investigators in identifying opportunities for improving a future iteration of a study or intervention
View this serviceProfessional writing (e.g. policy briefs, reports)
Creating policy briefs and other tailored written content for research teams, funders, etc.
View this serviceQualitative Research Support
Supports qualitative and mixed-methods research through guidance on study design (IRB materials and ethics), data collection approaches, analytic strategies, writing up, and integration of qualitative findings with quantitative results.
View this serviceQuality by Design Toolkit
This toolkit offers an overview of Quality by Design’s objectives, workflow, advisory board, and consultation services, supporting SC CTSI researchers in enhancing the quality and efficiency of their studies and ultimately increasing study success rates.
View this toolkitRecruitment Messaging System
Allows study teams to contact Keck Medicine patients who have opted in to receive information about research studies for which they may qualify.
View this serviceRecruitment Studio
Clinical Research Support (CRS) provides recruitment support to investigators and study teams.
View this serviceRegulatory Knowledge and Support Translational Consultation Center
Supports faculty with regulatory guidance for INDs, IDEs, audits, and FDA submissions for clinical and translational research.
View this serviceResearch Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)
REDCap is a free, secure, web-based application designed for rapidly developing databases and surveys for research studies.
View this toolResearch Ethics Support
SC CTSI provides research ethics support to help investigators, research team members, and clinicians anticipate, identify, and respond to relevant ethical issues and adopt and share best practices.
View this serviceResearch Match
Research Match is a useful tool that connects volunteers with studies (not just clinical trials).
View this toolResearch Navigation
Offers comprehensive navigation support for planning and conducting clinical studies across USC and CHLA.
View this serviceSocial and Environmental Determinants of Health (SEDoH) Data
Provides access to census-tract-level geospatial and environmental data to study social and environmental determinants of health.
View this serviceStudy Participant Recruitment Support
Delivers customized participant recruitment and retention strategies.
View this serviceSubmit Social Media Content for Promotion
Distribution of social media content through appropriate platforms like X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.
View this serviceTeam Science Workshops
Offers team science workshops, consultations, seminars, Team Building Voucher Funding Mechanism, and resources to strengthen collaboration among research teams.
View this serviceTrial Innovation Network (TIN)
The TIN is a national network that focuses on operational innovation, operational excellence and collaboration and leverages the expertise and resources of the CTSA Program.
View this serviceTrial Tracker
Trial Tracker is an accrual dashboard developed by the SC CTSI to help USC researchers visualize their study recruitment and retention using a web browser.
View this toolTriNetX
TriNetX is a global health research network providing real-time clinical data and analytics for feasibility and discovery from 170+ healthcare organizations.
View this toolUSC Health Sciences Profiles
USC Health Sciences Profiles helps users find research collaborators, mentors, and experts across USC, CHLA, and LA County HS, while also allowing users to strengthen their online research presence by updating their profile.
View this toolWriting and Promotion of Success Stories
Support with writing and disseminating impactful success stories to highlight outcomes and accomplishments.
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