Building research capacity for American Indian health
Official title: Wabanaki Grants, Epidemiology, Analysis, Research Design, and Undergraduate Program
Funded at Wabanaki Health and Wellness · NIH-10914155 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping local health workers in the Wabanaki community learn how to do their own research on Alzheimer's and related conditions, so they can better understand and address the health needs of their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wabanaki Health and Wellness NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bangor, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $296,229 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142115-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914155 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include employees of the Wabanaki Public Health District and members of the Wabanaki tribes who are interested in health research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Wabanaki tribes or those not involved in the health workforce may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the ability of the Wabanaki Public Health District to conduct community-led health research, particularly in the context of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It involves a 12-month program that includes training sessions on various research methodologies, epidemiology, and grant writing, aimed at empowering local health workers and researchers. The program is designed to ensure that the research conducted is respectful and beneficial to the community, addressing their specific health needs and priorities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for American Indian communities by fostering local expertise in health research.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been progress in increasing the number of American Indian researchers, this approach to community-led health research is relatively novel and aims to address historical issues in research practices.
Where this research is happening
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Wabanaki Health and Wellness
Bangor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Petrie, Rebecca — Wabanaki Health and Wellness
- Study coordinator: Petrie, Rebecca
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.