Research Tools & Services
Academic or Community Partnership Assistance
Helping researchers identify partners and foster relationships across academic and community settings
View this serviceQualitative Research Support
Providing expertise in designing and conducting qualitative research
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 toolkitUSC Health Sciences Profiles
A public search tool to find research collaborators and strengthen your online presence
View this toolUSC Clinical Studies Directory
Helping USC researchers to connect with prospective clinical study participants
View this toolData 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
View this serviceData 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).
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 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 toolkitDeveloping 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 toolkitAutism Promotor Manual
This manual was developed with the intent to address access the disparities and access to care for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays among Latino children in Los Angeles, California
View this toolkitResearch 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 serviceTeam Science Workshops
Custom workshops for USC research teams with any size to help strengthen your team collaboration.
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 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 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 serviceResearch Match
Research Match is a useful tool that connects volunteers with studies (not just clinical trials).
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 toolkitMentored 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.
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