Research Tools & Services
Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)
REDCap is a free, secure, web-based application designed for rapidly developing databases and surveys for research studies.
View this toolClinical 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 Research Coordinators
Experienced fee-for-service clinical research coordinators for hire who provide study-related services
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 serviceResearch Navigation
Obtain assistance with any aspect of planning or conducting a human study
View this serviceStudy Participant Recruitment Support
Obtain customized recruitment and retention strategies that fit your study’s needs, timeline, and budget
View this serviceBudget Development Support
Provides consultations and guidance on preparation of study budgets for investigator-initiated studies
View this serviceClinical Trials Unit (CTU) at USC
Provides a broad range of services to assist in the initiation and conduct of human services
View this serviceSpecimen Processing
A one-stop unit for processing, storing, and shipping research samples collected from research patients
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Expert support for faculty with new grants, small business innovative research grants, and start-up companies
View this serviceStudy Design
Professional assistance for investigators with a range of study design issues
View this serviceStatistical Analysis Plans
Quality assistance for investigators with developing statistical analysis plans
View this serviceData Collection and Management Plans
Providing assistance to investigators with developing a data collection strategy
View this serviceData Cleaning and Management
Assisting investigators with preparing data for statistical analyses
View this serviceData Sharing Plans
Providing guidance to investigators with specification and implementation of plans for sharing data
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 serviceScientific Writing Support
Providing assistance to investigators with writing grant sections and publications
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 serviceCommunity-Based Study Design
Providing assistance in adapting traditional research methods to the community setting
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