Data Cleaning and Management
Assisting investigators with preparing data for statistical analyses
View this serviceData Collection and Management Plans
Providing assistance to investigators with developing a data collection strategy
View this serviceData Sharing Plans
Providing guidance to investigators with specification and implementation of plans for sharing data
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 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 toolScientific Writing Support
Providing assistance to investigators with writing grant sections and publications
View this serviceStatistical Analysis
Assistance for investigators with the conduct, interpretation and summary of statistical analyses
View this serviceStatistical Reports
Providing assistance to investigators with developing interim and final reports
View this serviceStudy Design
Professional assistance for investigators with a range of study design issues
View this serviceUSC Clinical Studies Directory
Helping USC researchers to connect with prospective clinical study participants
View this toolAcademic or Community Partnership Assistance
Helping researchers identify partners and foster relationships across academic and community settings
View this serviceAccess Los Angeles Countywide Patient Data
LADR is an integration of medical records and clinical research data across all participating networks. Investigators are able to find sets of aggregated patient information through a web-based application all while preserving patient privacy.
View this serviceAutomated Assistance with Study Recruitment on Social Media
Use Trial Promoter to make your social media recruitment quicker, more streamlined and efficient.
View this serviceBudget Development Support
Provides consultations and guidance on preparation of study budgets for investigator-initiated studies
View this serviceClinical Research Coordinators
Experienced fee-for-service clinical research coordinators for hire who provide study-related services
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 serviceCommunity-Based Study Design
Providing assistance in adapting traditional research methods to the community setting
View this serviceCommunity-Engaged Research Support
Offering new pathways to address the health and social needs across communities in Southern California and beyond
View this serviceCustom Data Requests and Clinical Data Services
The SC CTSI provides services enabling complete access and analysis of patient data from the electronic medical records of Keck Medicine of USC, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Department of Health Services.
View this serviceData Retrieval from Electronic Medical Records for USC Researchers
USC can use the research data warehouse for study planning (feasibility assessments, power analyses) through their respective i2b2 portals
View this serviceDeveloping a Community Advisory Board for Research Toolkit
This toolkit is intended to assist researchers in navigating the processes of developing and establishing a community advisory board (CAB) for their research studies. Practical tips and step-by-step guidelines are provided
View this toolkitDigital & 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 toolkitFirst-time NIH R01 Application Submission Counseling
This service is offered to investigators who are submitting their first research project grant (R01) to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
View this serviceGeospatial Social and Environmental Data
Access census-tract data to power research on social and environmental determinants of health
View this serviceK12 Program Development Support
Research-related training programs are essential in developing a qualified research workforce at USC and beyond.
View this serviceMentored Career Development in Clinical and Translational Science Program (KL2) Advisement
The Mentored Career Development in Clinical and Translational Science (KL2) is a three-year program created to support research career development for health professionals or individuals with research doctoral degrees who wish to pursue formal training and a career in clinical and translational research.
View this serviceNew 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 toolQualitative Research Support
Providing expertise in designing and conducting qualitative research
View this serviceRegulatory Knowledge & Support
Expert support for faculty with new grants, small business innovative research grants, and start-up companies
View this serviceResearch Career Development Educational Counseling
The SC CTSI provides educational offering advisement to those clinicians, post-doctoral fellows, residents, students and research staff who are seeking research education.
View this serviceResearch 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 serviceResearch Navigation
Obtain assistance with any aspect of planning or conducting a human study
View this serviceResearch Nurses
Research nurses balance standard of care and protocol-specific requirements in order to provide and ensure the highest level of care
View this serviceSpecimen Processing
A one-stop unit for processing, storing, and shipping research samples collected from research patients
View this serviceStatistical Analysis Plans
Quality assistance for investigators with developing statistical analysis plans
View this serviceStudy Participant Recruitment Support
Obtain customized recruitment and retention strategies that fit your study’s needs, timeline, and budget
View this serviceSuccessful Research Recruitment: A Toolkit for a Community-Based Approach
This toolkit aims to develop greater capacity and success in research participant recruitment, particularly in the recruitment of underrepresented populations such as ethnic minorities
View this toolkitSupport for NIH Research Career Development Awards (K-series)
The SC CTSI provides support to those faculty or post-doctoral candidates who intend to submit k-series grants to NIH.
View this serviceTeam Science Workshops
Custom workshops for USC research teams with any size to help strengthen your team collaboration.
View this serviceToolkit for Developing Community Partnerships
This community partnership toolkit outlines the process and approach needed during every phase of community-engaged research including: relationship building, proposal development, project execution and dissemination
View this toolkitTrial 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 serviceTriNetX
TriNetX is the global health research network that optimizes clinical research and enables discoveries through the generation of real-world evidence.
View this serviceUSC Health Sciences Profiles
A public search tool to find research collaborators and strengthen your online presence
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