Research Proposal/Protocol Design
Regional Resources
Clinical Research Institute (CRI). Details of the spectrum of CRI support services and the procedures associated with the use of these services are outlined under Frequently asked Questions at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/clinical-research/documents/CRI_FAQ_Book_Web.pdf
Procedure:
1. Submit a work order to the CRI, available at:
https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/CRIWorkOrders/
2. After contact is made with the CRI, submit a draft of your proposal/protocol.
When creating a draft, follow the CRI-designed protocol format, downloadable from the web of Investigator-Initiated Forms at:
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/clinical-research/forms.aspx
CRI staff can also provide help with experimental design, statistical methods, and power analysis.
On-Campus Resources
Lavi Oud, MD, Professor, Associate Regional Dean for Research
Department of Internal Medicine, Room 3141. Email: lavi.oud@ttuhsc.edu
Contact for discussion of initial/developed project ideas/concepts, potential methodological
approaches (i.e., experimental/study design, statistical methods), feasibility considerations,
proposal development
John Garza, PhD, Associate Professor, Biostatistician
Department of Pediatrics, Academic Classroom Building, Room 210. Email: gar31703@ttuhsc.edu
Contact for discussion of initial/developed project ideas/concepts, potential methodological
approaches (study design, statistical methods), data source acquisition, feasibility
considerations, proposal development
Asley Sanchez, BS, HSC Senior Research Scientist
Division of Research, Academic Classroom Building, Room 208. Email: asley.sanchez@ttuhsc.edu
Contact for data source acquisition, methodological approach, feasibility considerations,
proposal development