Tools & services for conducting research

Data Cleaning and Management

Assisting investigators with preparing data for statistical analyses

Data Collection and Management Plans

Providing assistance to investigators with developing a data collection strategy

Data Sharing Plans

Providing guidance to investigators with specification and implementation of plans for sharing data

Scientific Writing Support

Providing assistance to investigators with writing grant sections and publications

Statistical Analysis

Assistance for investigators with the conduct, interpretation and summary of statistical analyses

Statistical Analysis Plans

Quality assistance for investigators with developing statistical analysis plans

Statistical Reports

Providing assistance to investigators with developing interim and final reports

Study Design

Professional assistance for investigators with a range of study design issues

USC Clinical Studies Directory

Helping USC researchers to connect with prospective clinical study participants

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.

Budget Development Support

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

CHLA Clinical Research Support Office

A highly productive, cost-effective research service program that provides support across the lifecycle of a clinical research study

Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

USC’s Clinical Trial Management System, OnCore, is a jointly sponsored, web-based software system for managing clinical trials

COVID-19 Recruitment and Operations Guide