ANCHR Research Core supports Alaska Native health research
Official title: ANCHR Research Core
Funded at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium · NIH-11355398 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated research support hub helps Alaska Native health researchers design and manage studies that address health disparities.
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) | $563,201 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM152302-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11355398 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers, Tribal Health Organizations, and Alaska Native communities conducting health research.
✕Less likely to help
This core itself does not directly enroll patients or provide direct patient care.
What this research studies
The ANCHR Research Core provides design, biostatistics, ethics, data management and knowledge sharing services to help Alaska Native health projects succeed. It coordinates resources at ANTHC to build research capacity among Alaska Native communities and researchers. By co-designing support plans with investigators, the Core aims to streamline research processes and improve study quality and dissemination. This work directly supports researchers and Tribal Health Organizations across Alaska in conducting impactful health research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could speed up high-quality health research that benefits Alaska Native communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other regional research centers have shown that centralized research support improves study quality and efficiency.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keck, James W. — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Study coordinator: Keck, James W.
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.