Building research capacity for American Indian health
Wabanaki Grants, Epidemiology, Analysis, Research Design, and Undergraduate Program
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 ID | NIH-10914155 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the Wabanaki tribes or those not involved in the health workforce may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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 performed: 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
Bangor, United States
- 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 below.