Collaborative efforts to improve health equity for Indigenous communities
Official title: Racial & Ethnic minority Acceleration Consortium for Health Equity (REACH) Response from Indigenous Innovators Collaborative
Funded at Americans for Indian Opportunity · NIH-11236559 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities to better understand health issues and improve access to clinical trials, all while honoring their cultural values and involving local people in the process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Americans for Indian Opportunity NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project start | June 5, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $100,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U01FD007981-02S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11236559 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian and Alaska Native individuals who are interested in participating in clinical trials and improving health equity in their communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or Alaska Native may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on engaging American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities through a collaborative approach that respects Indigenous cultural values. The Indigenous Innovators Collaborative (IIC) will conduct community-based participatory research to explore clinical trials and enhance understanding of health equity issues in Indian Country. By involving local stakeholders and researchers, the project aims to promote cultural knowledge and address health disparities faced by these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater participation of Indigenous communities in clinical trials.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative in its specific focus on Indigenous communities, similar community-based participatory research has shown success in improving health outcomes in other minority populations.
Where this research is happening
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Americans for Indian Opportunity
Albuquerque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Poston, Stephine — Americans for Indian Opportunity
- Study coordinator: Poston, Stephine
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.