Anchorage Native Center for Health Research Administrative Core
Official title: ANCHR Admin Core
Funded at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium · NIH-11355396 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated administrative core supports Alaska Native health research, helping local investigators build skills and sustain long-term health projects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anchorage, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $718,924 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM152302-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11355396 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals within Alaska Native communities who may participate indirectly through improved health services and future research opportunities.
✕Less likely to help
This core itself does not involve direct patient participation in trials.
What this research studies
This grant backs the ANCHR Administrative Core, which provides scientific, administrative, and fiscal oversight to multiple projects focused on Alaska Native health. It includes training programs to grow local research capacity and a multidisciplinary advisory committee to guide priorities. The goal is to strengthen the research ecosystem in Alaska so that investigators can pursue meaningful health improvements for Alaska Native communities. The center is led by Dr. Ferucci with overall scientific leadership from Dr. Thomas and collaborators at ANTHC.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Strengthened local research capacity could accelerate Alaska Native health advances and translate findings into community-driven care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar administrative cores have successfully built local research capacity and advisory structures in regional health centers.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ferucci, Elizabeth D — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Study coordinator: Ferucci, Elizabeth D
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.