Click on each of the FAQs below to learn more about Committee For the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS) as a Researcher. For other questions, please call us at 713-500-7943.
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What is the CPHS fax number?
713-500-7951
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What is the CPHS generic email address?
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Where do I find information about HIPAA forms and regulations?
HIPAA forms are provided in iRIS.
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Does CPHS offer training for research coordinators?
Click here for additional research training and programs are offered through the Clinical Trials Resource Center.
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How do I get the required Human Subjects Education Training?
Here is a link to several training sources. Or click here to go directly to CITI Protection of Human Subjects Training.
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Are there Continuing Education credits for Human Subjects Training?
No, there are not.
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How long will the Education be valid?
CITI training is valid for 3 years. CPHS has begun sending out reminder notices prior to Education expiration.
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How do I get a list of Committee members?
Click here for current IRB Roster.
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What is the deadline for new CPHS applications?
There is no deadline; protocols will be accepted at any time, and routed to the next available meeting.
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Where do I find the iRIS application?
Log on to the iRIS application at https://iris.uth.tmc.edu.
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How do I get access to iRIS if I don’t work at UT?
A guest account must be set up for non-UT faculty or staff. Here is link with information on the guest account process.
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What is your physical location?
UTHealth Houston University Center Tower (UCT)
7000 Fannin Street, Suite 1840
Houston, Texas 77030 -
When and where are IRB Office Hours?
IRB staff offer Office Hours on Thursdays from 1 to 4pm via Teams, and you may join the Teams room at this link. If you have questions about a research study that you have already submitted, please do have the IRB Number ready.
Please contact the IRB office for answers to questions, express concerns, and convey suggestions regarding human subjects protections.
IRB Office House: Thursdays, 1–4pm via Teams Room
Email: [email protected]
IRB Helpline: 713-500-7943 (please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible)
iRIS Helpline: 713-500-7960
IRB Review Feedback: IRB Survey
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-500-7943
Email: [email protected]
Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects
IRIS Support: 713-500-7960
