{"id":58,"date":"2023-08-05T14:05:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T14:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/research\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2025-11-25T14:08:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T22:08:24","slug":"research-compliance-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/research\/research-compliance-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Compliance Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-primary horizontal-navigation\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-primary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper has-horizontal-nav\">\n\n          <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n\n                  <div class=\"eyebrow-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/research\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about 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description-medium\">\n\n    \n  <p>At the Keck School of Medicine of USC, upholding the highest standards of integrity is a top priority for the entire research community.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/office-of-research-administration\">The Office of Research Administration<\/a>\u00a0oversees Research Compliance Training to promote responsible conduct of research (RCR). RCR training fosters a culture of good citizenship in research among students, faculty, and staff, aligning with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ooc.usc.edu\/ethics-at-usc-2\/\">USC\u2019s Code of Ethics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>By reporting their work honestly, accurately, and objectively, individuals contribute to maintaining public trust in research. Additionally, they play a crucial role in conveying the ethical principles of research to future generations of scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/research-compliance-training-square-925-768x768.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/research-compliance-training-square-925-768x768.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Researcher filling vials from a pipette.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n   aria-label=\"Content Accordions\"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-x7FU4LUilp\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-x7FU4LUilp\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">INTD 500: Ethics and Accountability in Biomedical Research<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-x7FU4LUilp\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-x7FU4LUilp\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Keck School of Medicine of USC will offer <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/research\/ethics-and-accountability-in-biomedical-training\/\">INTD 500: Ethics and Accountability in Biomedical Research<\/a>. This course satisfies the NIH Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements. The course is open to all graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, and staff who are conducting research. All PIBBS doctoral students are required to pass INTD 500 prior to advancing to candidacy. Master\u2019s students, postdoctoral fellows, and others auditing will receive a certificate of completion of the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-x7FU4LUilp\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-x7FU4LUilp\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">USC Office of Ethics and Compliance<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-x7FU4LUilp\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-x7FU4LUilp\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oec.usc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USC Office of Ethics and Compliance<\/a>\u00a0is an essential resource for the research community. Its main purpose is to help researchers at USC understand and follow the different rules and regulations that apply to sponsored research. These rules come from the university, as well as state and federal governments.<\/p>\n<p>The office\u2019s priority is to guide and support the USC research community in being responsible and accountable in managing research funds provided by federal agencies and private organizations. By providing guidance and ensuring compliance, the office helps researchers fulfill their obligations as stewards of these research funds.<\/p>\n<p>Key areas of expertise include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Conflicts of Interest in Research: Provides guidance and support regarding conflicts of interest that may arise during research activities.<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor-Specific Compliance: Our team assists researchers in understanding and meeting the compliance requirements imposed by sponsoring entities.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Integrity: We address concerns related to scientific misconduct, data management, and authorship, ensuring the highest standards of scientific integrity.<\/li>\n<li>Research Ethics Training: We offer comprehensive training programs to fulfill research ethics training requirements, equipping researchers with the necessary knowledge and skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The office\u2019s dedicated team is committed to promoting ethical research practices and helping the USC research community navigate the complex landscape of compliance in research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-x7FU4LUilp\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-x7FU4LUilp\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Scientific Misconduct<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-x7FU4LUilp\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-x7FU4LUilp\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Investigators are expected to conduct research with the highest ethical standards. 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USC expects all personnel to adhere to the highest ethical standards both in the conduct of research and in the management of related data.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ooc.usc.edu\/scientific-integrity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More About Issues Related to Scientific Misconduct<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-x7FU4LUilp\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-x7FU4LUilp\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Guidelines, Documents and Resources for Research<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-x7FU4LUilp\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-x7FU4LUilp\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ooc.usc.edu\/ethics-at-usc-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USC\u2019s Code of Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.usc.edu\/training\/\">USC Office of Research and Innovation Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/research\/research-training-education\/research-compliance-training\/classes-and-conferences\/\">Responsible Conduct in Research Class<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/redesign\/\">USC Authorship guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/redesign\/\">Office of HHS Research Integrity Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ori.hhs.gov\/thelab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HHS Office of Research Integrity: The Lab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sc-ctsi.org\/index.php\/resources\/get_expert_advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/research\/research-training-education\/get-an-ethics-consultation\/\">Get an Ethics Consultation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-58","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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