Neurology Research at Texas Tech Health El Paso

The Department of Neurology at Texas Tech Health El Paso is the largest and longest-standing neuroscience practice in El Paso. Our mission is to advance neurological research and care for the unique population along the U.S.–Mexico border

Key Research Highlights

Expert Team:

9 Principal Investigators and 6 Full-Time Research Nurse Practitioners.
Expanding faculty to meet the growing demand for neurological specialists in West Texas.

Active Studies:

14 Clinical Trials (Phase II–IV).
8 Humanitarian Device Studies and 2 National Clinical Registries.
Focus areas include stroke, traumatic brain injury, fibromuscular dysplasia, peripheral nerve disorders, and investigational oral factor inhibitors.

Collaborative Efforts:

Partnerships with University Medical Center of El Paso and The Hospitals of Providence El Paso.
Compliance with GCP and IRB standards for rigorous, ethical research.

Our Vision for Research

Our department aims to become the foremost neurology research center in the Southwest by:

Providing protected research time and formal mentoring for faculty and residents.
Expanding telehealth services to rural communities in the West Texas region.
Securing external federal, state, and local grant funding.
Addressing regional health needs during the COVID-19 era and beyond.

Opportunities for Collaboration

We offer:

Research opportunities within neurology and across the Texas Tech Health El Paso campus.
Collaborative projects in grants, industrial trials, and national databases.
A strong foundation for residents pursuing advanced training in neurology and radiology programs.