Research Integrity Office
TTUHSC is committed to the protection of human research participants and investigators through IRB review, education and training, and internal monitoring of approved research. The Research Integrity Office (RIO) has three components which serve all TTUHSC campuses:
RIO Director
Beth Taraban
Director
806-743-4566
Beth.Taraban@ttuhsc.edu
IRB ADMINISTRATION
Administered through the TTUHSC Research Integrity Office, TTUHSC IRBs review research involving human subjects. All human research studies are reviewed by the IRB before they begin and at least once annually to evaluate risks to subjects and compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
Lubbock/Odessa
Karen Douglas
IRB Coordinator
(806) 743-4753
fax: (806) 743-4746
karen.douglas@ttuhsc.edu
El Paso
Myrna Arvizo
IRB Coordinator
(915) 545-0977
fax: (915) 545-0976
Myrna.Arvizo@ttuhsc.edu
Amarillo/Dallas
Katherine Thomas, BSN, RN, CIP
IRB Administrator
(806) 354-5419
fax: (806) 354-5549
Kathy.Thomas@ttuhsc.edu
Jane Stewart
IRB Research Project Coordinator
(806) 354-5419
fax: (806) 354-5549
Jane.Stewart@ttuhsc.edu
RESEARCH COMPLIANCE
Chad Copeland, MPA, MEd
Research Compliance Officer
(806) 743-4752 / fax: (806) 743-4746
Chadley.Copeland@ttuhsc.edu
Jill Raupe, MBA
Research Compliance Analyst
(806) 743-4754 / fax: (806) 743-4746
Jill.Raupe@ttuhsc.edu
EDUCATION
All Principal Investigators, all Co-Investigators, and all research staff are required to receive training regarding the protection of human research subjects prior to beginning any human research-related activities.
Virginia Smith
Educational Coordinator
(806) 743-2991 / fax: (806) 743-4746
Virginia.Smith@ttuhsc.edu
(October 25, 2006) - Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) Page Now on RIO’s Website The Research Integrity Office has added a Frequently Asked Questions page on its website. This FAQ page includes a new set of FAQs on Investigator Responsibilities. The investigator responsibilities FAQs are in addition to FAQs on the following topics: Assurance Process; IRB Registration Process; 45 CFR part 46; and, Research with Children, that are posted on the FAQ page. These FAQs provide guidance on RIO's current thinking on these topics and should be viewed as recommendations unless specific regulatory requirements are cited. The use of the word must in RIO guidance means that something is required under HHS regulations at 45 CFR part 46. The use of the word should in RIO guidance means that something is recommended or suggested, but not required. The FAQ page can be accessed at: www.hhs.gov/ohrp/ by clicking the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) tab (5th) in the left margin.