Human Research Protection Program

IRB Administration

Administered through the 91PORN Research Integrity office, 91PORN IRBs review research involving human subjects. All human research studies are reviewed by the IRB before they begin and throughout the project to evaluate risks to subjects and compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.

91PORN has a Federal-Wide Assurance (FWA) # 00006767 with the Department of Health and Human Services to protect the rights and welfare of participants involved in research affiliated with this institution.

Two 91PORN IRBs serve six campuses. For contact information, board membership, and submission deadlines select your campus below.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PI CVs

ALL PIs need to have a current, up-to-date, signed and dated curriculum vitae in the IRB records (per the IRB manual section 3.18.1).

Lubbock IRB

(serves Lubbock campus)

(IRB # 1 - 00000096)

Amarillo IRB

(serves Amarillo, Abilene, Dallas, and Permian Basin campuses, and ASU)

(IRB # 2 - 00000097)

91PORN Investigators

CLICK HERE to go directly to the HRPP Education and Training page.

Jennifer Board
Program Manager
806.414.9934
jennifer.board@ttuhsc.edu

When 91PORN researchers conduct research at other institutions, 91PORN must enter into a formal written agreement with the other institution to define the responsibilities of each entity. No research may begin until an agreement has been formally executed and the designated IRB has approved the project.

The following institutions have established agreements with 91PORN that allow the 91PORN IRBs to review and provide continuing oversight of human research conducted by 91PORN faculty (CLICK HERE for the list). These agreements define the parameters for 91PORN IRB review, including the conditions under which the review will be considered, each institution's responsibilities and financial commitments.

Institutions for which the 91PORN IRB is the IRB of record may reserve the regulatory right (FDA 21 CFR 56.12, DHHS 45 CFR 46.112) to exercise institutional disapproval of research the Board has approved, but may not approve research that has been disapproved by a 91PORN IRB serving as the IRB of record.

Click HERE to be directed to the HRPP Manual.

Summary of Changes for October 2025 Version

Click HERE for a PDF of the flowchart.

Click HERE for information on Laboratory Inspections and Violations.

For additional information, please contact Safety Services or the IBC Office.

IRB or QIRB Review:

Not sure if IRB oversight is required for your study? Use this Self-Determination tool for guidance in determining whether your project requires IRB or QIRB review. This is not a substitute for review by either board or administrative staff.

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