By offering consulting services, we help investigators and other research professionals navigate the complex global regulatory environment.
The D.K. Kim International Center for Regulatory Science, in conjunction with the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the Greater Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Sciences Awards Consortium, provides expertise, advice and services to its faculty with new grants, start-up companies with interesting products, and anyone else who might need a little extra regulatory help.
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Who we serve:
Faculty with new grants, Small business innovative research grants, Start-up companies -
We can assist with:
Investigational drug (IND) applications, Investigational device exemptions (IDE), Internal monitoring and auditing, Dietary supplements marketing strategies, Marketing applications for drugs devices
For more information on consulting services, email Benson Kuo at chiaoyuk@usc.edu
Our Team
Susan Bain, DRSc
- Assistant Professor of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
Accomplished quality and regulatory professional with experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries
Nancy Pire-Smerkanich, DRSc, MS
- Assistant Professor of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
Professional who brings 30 years of industry experience in drug development to academia
Frances J. Richmond, PhD
- Professor Emerita of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
An expert in implantable medical devices, clinical trial regulatory issues, and regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical device products.
Eunjoo Pacifici, PharmD, PhD
- Chair & Associate Professor of the Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences
Eunjoo Pacifici is an expert in drug regulations, the global pharmaceutical market, and international medical product regulations.
C. Benson Kuo, PhD
- Assistant Professor
C. Benson Kuo's research focuses on regulatory issues for innovative medical products and product safety in Asia.