Building research capacity and leadership for Native American health initiatives
Official title: ADMIN-CORE
Funded at Cherokee Nation · NIH-10912527 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the Cherokee Nation work better with universities to train Native American students and tackle health issues like cancer in their communities, so they can eventually lead their own research efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cherokee Nation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tahlequah, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $67,904 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146122-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912527 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Native American individuals, particularly those from the Cherokee Nation, who are interested in health research and capacity building.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Cherokee Nation or other Native American tribes may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing research capabilities within the Cherokee Nation by establishing a collaborative framework among universities that train a significant number of Native American students. It aims to improve decision-making processes and communication among partners to effectively address health disparities in tribal communities. The initiative includes career enhancement and capacity-building activities, ultimately striving to empower the Cherokee Nation to conduct independent research on health issues, particularly cancer. Through rigorous planning and evaluation, the project seeks to ensure sustainability and long-term impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for Native American communities by fostering independent research initiatives that address their specific health needs.
How similar studies have gone: This approach is novel in its focus on tribal engagement and capacity building, although similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing research capabilities in other underserved communities.
Where this research is happening
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Cherokee Nation
Tahlequah, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khan, Sohail Imran — Cherokee Nation
- Study coordinator: Khan, Sohail Imran
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.