Research Compliance

Texas Tech Health El Paso's Research Division is dedicated to ensuring that all human research conducted on campus or at off-site locations complies with applicable federal regulations , state laws , and institutional policies . Our priority is to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of human research participants and to promote a culture of integrity and compliance within our research community.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The Research Compliance Officer (RCO) provides oversight and monitoring of research activities to ensure that our researchers uphold the highest ethical standards. This safeguards public trust in our research and supports the continued success of our research mission.

Report a Research Concern

If you have any concerns about the conduct of human research at TTUHSC El Paso, we encourage you to report them. All reports are treated with strict confidentiality and handled in accordance with federal regulations and institutional policies.

Anonymous Research Compliance Hotline:
1-866-294-9352

Your willingness to report any concerns helps protect human research participants and promotes compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

Our Focus

The Research Compliance section is responsible for ensuring:

  • Protection of human research participants.

  • Adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations.

  • Responsible and ethical conduct of research.

  • Prompt response to any compliance concerns or violations.

What Is Research Compliance?

Research compliance refers to the process of ensuring that all research involving human participants is conducted in accordance with federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies. This includes:

  • Ensuring informed consent is obtained and documented properly.

  • Monitoring research activities for regulatory compliance.

  • Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of research participants.

  • Reviewing and addressing any potential conflicts of interest.

As part of our broader Research Division, we remain committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and participant protection in all human research conducted at Texas Tech Health El Paso.

For more information or to speak with a member of our Research Compliance team, please contact us directly.

Regulatory Audits

El Paso Research Compliance 
elp-researchcompliance@ttuhsc.edu