• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    4800 Alberta Ave. El Paso, TX 79905

  • Research Site Introduction:

    Investigator site history and research philosophy at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso:

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) has a decades-long history as the only health sciences center on the U.S.-Mexico border. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) has a decades-long history as the only health sciences center on the U.S.-Mexico border.

    Research philosophy: The research philosophy of TTUHSC El Paso is anchored in its distinct location and mission, embodied in the following core principles:

    • Enhancing health outcomes in the border region: A primary objective is to advance health outcomes in the border area and beyond, with a specific emphasis on addressing the distinct healthcare requirements of socially and culturally diverse populations in this region.
    • Advancing medical knowledge and informing evidence-based practice: Research is recognized as a vital means to enhance medical understanding, guide evidence-based practices, and meet the unique needs of diverse communities.
    • Fostering a collaborative and interprofessional environment: TTUHSC El Paso champions a cooperative atmosphere that prioritizes discovery, integrity, and impact. It encourages faculty, students, and trainees from all disciplines to participate in innovative research, clinical exploration, and academic scholarship.
    • Addressing health disparities: A comprehensive understanding of Hispanic and border health issues is essential for a better grasp of the nation's overall health, with research focusing on mitigati

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  • Patient Demographics:

    The patient demographic landscape in El Paso, Texas, is shaped by its proximity to the US-Mexico border and various socioeconomic factors. A comprehensive understanding of these demographics is essential for effective healthcare planning and for tackling health disparities within the region.

    El Paso is predominantly a Hispanic/Latinx community, with around 81.3% of its residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The majority of our patients present with Idiopathic conditions, including diagnoses of Gastroparesis, Functional Dyspepsia, and both Type I and Type II Diabetes Mellitus, or other Idiopathic disorders.

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  • Contact Information:

    Clinical Research Coordinator: America Delgado

    Clinical Research Coordinator Department of Internal Medicine| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso | GI DivisionClinical Research Coordinator

    Department of Internal Medicine| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso | GI Division

    Office Number: (915) 215-4432  (Mountain Time)  Fax Number: (915) 215-8681 

    E-mail: america.delgado@ttuhsc.edu

    Address: 130 Rick Francis Dr. | MSC 41008| El Paso, TX 79905 MSBII | Room 4B506