Informed Consent Process (with video). Informed consent to research is not simply the signing of a document, nor verbal or implied acquiescense to participation..... read more

Investigator Handbook. Written for the UTHSC-Houston investigator who conducts research involving human subjects, the Investigator Handbook is designed to inform, educate and assist investigators with the policies and procedures required by Federal laws. It also offers background into the ethical principles that guide human subjects research..... read more

IRB Meeting dates and times:  Panel #1 meets on the first Friday of the month.  Panel #2 meets on the third Friday of the month.  Panel #3 meets on the second Friday of the month.  All meetings are from 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm.

CPHS Policies and Procedures are now available online as a resource to research teams. Learn more about how the CPHS is organized, what guides the decision making process, investigator reponsibilities, drugs & devices, and.... read more

New Protocol Submission Procedures for Human Subjects Research. A complete CPHS protocol application package consists of submitting the following information in the iRIS system..... read more

New Protocol Change Requests for Animal Research. Changes include any additions, deletions or modifications to approved protocols.  If the changes are extensive, the AWC may require a Revised Protocol in addition to this form..... read more