Building a research review board for Arizona's tribal communities

ITCA Capacity Building: Developing the Arizona Tribal Research Review

NIH-funded research Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. · NIH-10922715

This study is working to create a special group that helps make sure research done in American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Arizona is respectful and trustworthy, so that it benefits the people living there.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionInter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Phoenix, United States)
Project IDNIH-10922715 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This project focuses on establishing a research review board specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Arizona. It aims to ensure that research conducted on tribal lands is ethical and culturally sensitive, addressing historical mistrust and promoting positive outcomes for tribal members. The project involves collaboration between the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona and various tribes to create a framework that protects the interests of tribal communities during research activities. By fostering partnerships with research institutions, the initiative seeks to enhance the capacity for ethical research practices.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include members of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes in Arizona.

Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the American Indian or Alaska Native communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower tribal communities by ensuring that research conducted on their lands is ethical and beneficial to their populations.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been efforts to establish ethical research practices in tribal communities, this specific approach to capacity building and creating a dedicated review board is relatively novel.

Where this research is happening

Phoenix, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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