The Health Sciences Institutional Review Board (HSIRB) at the University of Southern California (USC) is charged with protecting the rights and welfare of human research subjects in research studies conducted at USC and elsewhere by USC faculty, staff, graduate or undergraduate students, regardless of funding or type by or through USC.
Guided by the principles of The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research, the HSIRB reviews all human research protocols in accordance with federal regulations, State laws, and local and University policies. The HSIRB is comprised of members from various disciplines in the social/behavioral sciences, medical, and community/lay members to assure a comprehensive review process. Through a collaborative partnership, the HSIRB assists investigators in the protection of human subjects. These subjects are truly a scarce resource, worthy of our gratitude, respect, and protection. The University is committed to conducting its biomedical and behavioral research involving human subjects under rigorous ethical principles.
Program Description
The Health Sciences IRB meets six times per month to review research studies that meet the more than minimal risk category. Studies that meet the minimal risk category (expedited review) or are exempt are reviewed by the HSIRB on an ongoing basis. Please refer to the HSIRB Meeting Schedule for a list of meetings and submission due dates.