While the University supports the widest range of research engagement and collaboration, international activities carry with them responsibilities that may not be readily apparent. The US government, as well as a range of federal sponsors, have expressed growing concerns regarding inappropriate influence by external entities over federally-funded research and are requiring greater transparency from both […]
Administrative Staff
Export Controls at USC: An Introduction
This introductory course is designed to enable researchers and other employees to understand the kinds of activities that may raise export control considerations so that they can proactively engage with the Office of Culture, Ethics and Compliance (OCEC) for guidance on whether the regulations apply in specific situations. The target audience for the course is […]
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine
Review the vaccine candidates for COVID-19. Describe the process of vaccine development through approval. Discuss the policy decision making process for COVID-19 vaccination. Address some of the most common concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
Remote Contact Tracing
Course describe the fundamentals of contact tracing and its public health role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Additional topics presented include: a) the clinical course of COVID-19 infection, b) COVID-19 transmission and methods to prevent spread, c) the three types of COVID-19 testing, d) COVID-19 treatment options and e) contact tracing steps.
Participating in Vaccine Research
Course clarifies what is considered “research” and provides information regarding vaccines and the efforts made to create a COVID-19 vaccine. The course also reviews the role, rights, and responsibilities of participants/subjects in a research study and considers reasons why to participate, or not, in research studies. It also provides guidance on how to identify/join a […]
IRB Member 101 (IRB Community Member Education)
This course provides a foundation in human subjects research and research review for IRB Community members, including a review of the principle that guide ethical research, informed consent, research regulations as well as regulations specific to vulnerable research populations. HIPAA privacy protections and conflicts of interest in human subjects research are also covered.