USC
University of Southern California Protection of Research Subjects

Guidance for Researchers

Investigators/Research Coordinators
Student Researchers
Principal Investigators/Coordinators
HSPP Policies and Procedures

Special Types of Research
Collaborative Review Research
International Research
Internet Research
Research at the Dana & David Dornsife Imaging Center

Genetic/Stem Cell Research
Stem Cell Research Information and Resources
Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)
USC Information on GWAS
GWAS Institutional Official (IO) Certification Letter
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)
Genetics and Public Policy Center
NIH: Stem Cell Research
U.K. Human Fertilisation and Embryological Authority
The Hinxton Group: An International Consortium on Stem Cells, Ethics and Law
National Academy of Sciences: Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research (2005)
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)

Biomedical/Clinical Research
HIPAA (Privacy Rule)
Laws and Regulation Governing Clinical Research
Human Specimens Guidance
Sharing Biomedical Research Resources (NIH)
Laws and Regulations Governing Clinical Research
Regulatory Documentation for IND Studies

IRB Reviewer Guidelines/Checklists
The IRB Reviewer Guidelines/Checklists can be used by IRB members and staff to aid in the review of applications. These guidelines serve as excellent resources when completing IRB applications.