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Academic or Community Partnership Assistance

Helping researchers identify partners and foster relationships across academic and community settings

Access 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.

Automated Assistance with Study Recruitment on Social Media

Use Trial Promoter to make your social media recruitment quicker, more streamlined and efficient.

Budget Development Support

Provides consultations and guidance on preparation of study budgets for investigator-initiated studies

Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at USC

Provides a broad range of services to assist in the initiation and conduct of human services

Community-Based Study Design

Providing assistance in adapting traditional research methods to the community setting

Community-Engaged Research Support

Offering new pathways to address the health and social needs across communities in Southern California and beyond

Custom 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.

Data Retrieval from Electronic Medical Records for CHLA Researchers

USC, CHLA and DHS research teams can use the research data warehouse for study planning (feasibility assessments, power analyses) through their respective i2b2 portals

Data Retrieval from Electronic Medical Records for DHS Researchers

USC, CHLA and DHS research teams can use the research data warehouse for study planning (feasibility assessments, power analyses).

Data 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

Developing 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

Digital & 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.

Education Resource Center (ERC)

The Education Resource Center (ERC) provides consultations on best practices for the design, facilitation/dissemination, and evaluation of educational offerings for faculty and others who facilitate trainings in person and online related to clinical and translational research.

First-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).

Healthcare Delivery Science Consultations

Mobile and Connected Health Research Support

Helping investigators, research team members, and clinicians take advantage of new technologies at the bedside, in the clinic or in the field, with real-time observations and interventions, and new research designs.

Qualitative Research Support

Providing expertise in designing and conducting qualitative research

Regulatory Knowledge & Support

Expert support for faculty with new grants, small business innovative research grants, and start-up companies

Research 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.

Research Navigation

Obtain assistance with any aspect of planning or conducting a human study

Statistical Analysis Plans

Quality assistance for investigators with developing statistical analysis plans

Study Participant Recruitment Support

Obtain customized recruitment and retention strategies that fit your study’s needs, timeline, and budget

Toolkit 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

TriNetX

TriNetX is the global health research network that optimizes clinical research and enables discoveries through the generation of real-world evidence.

USC Health Sciences Profiles

A public search tool to find research collaborators and strengthen your online presence