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.
CPHS HELPLINE: 713-500-7943
iRIS HELPLINE: 713-500-7960
UTHealth Houston Compliance Hotline: 800-846-0632 (English & Spanish)
IRB OFFICE HOURS: Thursdays, 1–4pm via Teams Room
Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects
7000 Fannin St, Suite 1840Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-500-7943
Fax: 713-500-7951
Email: [email protected]
Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects
IRIS Support: 713-500-7960
