HRPP supports the institution in promoting ethical conduct of human research and educates Texas Tech faculty, staff, and students regarding compliance and ethics. HRPP maintains all IRB records including meeting agendas and minutes, policies, regulations, reference materials, and IRB protocols. HRPP provides research support through IRB development, web-based IRB submission, reliance agreements, and post approval monitoring.

Participants, researchers, IRB members, and others who have human research related complaints, concerns, recommendations, or reports of suspected violations are encouraged to contact Dr. CassiDe Street, Director of Human Research Protection Program. All inquiries are taken seriously and will be directed to the appropriate personnel.

HRPP staff are here to answer your questions. Walk-ins and individual appointments are available throughout the week. To schedule an individual appointment, please contact the HRPP staff.