Building health research capacity for Alaska Native communities
Official title: Alaska Indigenous Research Program
Funded at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium · NIH-10893406 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to work together on health research that respects and meets the needs of Alaska Native and American Indian communities, helping everyone learn from each other to improve health outcomes.
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 | September 5, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $442,956 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146094-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893406 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Alaska Native individuals and communities seeking to engage in health research and improve their health outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Alaska Native or American Indian may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the ability to conduct health research that is culturally respectful and responsive to the needs of Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. It focuses on creating a collaborative network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, researchers, and health professionals to address health disparities. The program employs a unique approach called 'Two-Eyed Seeing,' which integrates Indigenous knowledge with Western scientific methods to foster mutual understanding and co-create solutions. Participants will receive education, mentorship, and career development support in health research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower Alaska Native communities by improving health outcomes through culturally relevant research and solutions.
How similar studies have gone: This approach of integrating Indigenous knowledge with Western science has shown promise in other contexts, suggesting potential for success in this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jessen, Cornelia M — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Study coordinator: Jessen, Cornelia M
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.