Welcome To The Human Research Protection Program
Texas Tech University is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of individuals participating in research. Texas Tech's Institutional Review Board (IRB) is charged with reviewing all human subjects research in accordance with federal regulations (45 CFR 46), state laws, and local and University policies (TTU OP 74.09).
The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) serves as a liaison to the IRB and point of contact for participants and researchers.
IRB Committee Members
The IRB is composed of faculty members from various disciplines within the education, social, and behavioral sciences as well as community members.
The IRB operates under the guidance of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). OHRP provides clarification and guidance, develops educational programs and materials, maintains regulatory oversight, and provides advice on ethical and regulatory issues in biomedical and behavioral research.
| Name | Term | College/Dept. | MS | Phone |
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Stephanie J. Jones, Ed.D. (Chair, Scientific) |
2027 |
Educational Psychology, Leadership & Counseling |
5042 |
806-834-4434 |
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Susan Mengel, Ph.D. (Associate Chair, Scientific) |
2027 |
Computer Science |
3104 |
806-742-3527 |
| Name | Term | College/Dept. |
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Janna Brendle, Ph.D. (Scientific) |
2025 |
Special Education |
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Eric Cardella, Ph.D. (Scientific) |
2025 |
Rawls College of Business |
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Hyo Jung (Julie) Chang, Ph.D. (Scientific) |
2025 |
Hospitality and Retail Management |
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Joaquin Gonzales, Ph.D. (Scientific) |
2025 |
Kinesiology & Sport Management |
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Patrick Metze, J.D. |
2027 |
Director of Criminal Clinics – TTU Law School |
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Jennifer Mitchell, M.D. (Scientific/Medical) |
2026 |
TTU Health Science Center - Lubbock |
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Lainey Morrison |
2026 |
City of Lubbock |
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Cory Powell (Non-Scientific) |
2025 |
Campus Access & Engagement |
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John Rayfield, Ph.D. (Scientific) |
2025 |
Agricultural Education & Communications |
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Kelly Williams, Ph.D. |
2027 |
School of Veterinary Medicine |
| Name | College/Dept. |
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Alice Young, Ph.D. |
Assoc. Vice President for Research Integrity, Office of Research & Innovation |
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Jeff Barrington |
Associate VP for IT & Chief Information Security Officer |
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Bobbie Brown |
Registrar, Office of the Registrar |
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Amy Cook, J.D. |
Assoc. Vice President, Office of Research Services |
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Marianne Evola, Ph.D. |
Senior Director, Responsible Conduct of Research |
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Matt Roe, M.S. |
Assistant Vice President for Environmental Health and Safety, Environment Health and Safety |
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Cui Romo, J.D. |
Managing Director, Office of Research Services |
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Kellee Smith, MBA |
Assistant Managing Director, Office of Research Services |
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Shen Wang, MSHA, CHC, CHPC, CHPS |
Managing Director, TTU HSC Privacy (HIPAA and Other Privacy) |
Office of Research & Innovation
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Address
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Email
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