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)
Stonier Hall (STO) 224a, MC 1146
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1146
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
Program Specialist
rfleming@usc.edu
Scott Maul, Ph.D.
Program Specialist
rmaul@usc.edu
Melissa Venegas
Administrative Assistant II
mvenegas@usc.edu
UPIRB Membership List
UPIRB Membership List

