Regulatory Knowledge & Support

The Regulatory Knowledge and Support (RKS) program provides free consultations for UCSF researchers grappling with complex ethical and regulatory challenges.

RKS is also working with UCSF stakeholders, patients and community leaders to ensure that patients have a say in how their health data is used for research. See our recently-issued report below, including perspectives and quotes from diverse UCSF patients.


2024 Health Data Stewardship Report

RKS September 2024 Report

Read the full report here.

Read plain language version here.


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You will be given the option of having your comments included on this web page (see below) and if so, whether they should include your name or be shared anonymously. The RKS Team will review and post comments periodically. Thank you for engaging with us on this important issue.

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Resources & Services

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Bioethics & Regulatory Consultations

  • Certificates of confidentiality
  • UCSF vendor insurance requirements
  • Human subjects research regulations
  • Secondary data use
  • Healthcare/Research AI ethics
  • Unique, complex, or multifaceted issues