About:
The UPIRB is an institutionally independent committee comprised of faculty, staff, students and members of the community. The UPIRB is charged with the responsibility of reviewing and overseeing socio-behavioral research projects submitted by students, faculty, or staff on the University Park Campus. The review process is designed to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects by ensuring equitable subject selection, assuring adequate informed consent, assessing and minimizing risks, and maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

Contact Info:
University Park Institutional Review Board (UPIRB)
Credit Union Building (CUB) Third Floor 310, MC 0702
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0702
Phone: (213) 821-5272
Fax: (213) 821-5276
E-mail: upirb@usc.edu

University Park IRB (UPIRB) Office Hours:
Monday-Friday (except University Holidays)
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

UPIRB Staff and Administration:

Richard John, Ph.D.
Chair
richardj@usc.edu

Kristin J. Craun, MPH, CIP
Director
kristija@usc.edu

RoseAnn Fleming, CIP
Program Specialist
rfleming@usc.edu

Ryan Brooks, MA Psy
Program Specialist
ryan.brooks@usc.edu

Melissa Venegas
Administrative Assistant II
mvenegas@usc.edu

UPIRB Membership List
UPIRB Membership List