Community-Based Participatory Research Core for Alaska Communities
Official title: Community Based Participatory Research Core
Funded at University of Alaska Fairbanks · NIH-11401007 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to train and mentor Alaska researchers and community leaders to partner with biomedical research in ways that reflect local priorities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alaska Fairbanks NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairbanks, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2001 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $307,038 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103395-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401007 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include Alaska Native individuals, community leaders, students, and researchers who want to collaborate with biomedical researchers on community-relevant topics.
✕Less likely to help
People not seeking collaborative research opportunities or those outside the AK INBRE and RAIN networks may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
If you live in Alaska and are interested in research that involves your community, this core provides CBPR training and one-on-one mentoring to help you work with researchers. It focuses on building a local biomedical research workforce through a network of students, faculty, and community partners. The program includes an innovative case-study curriculum and dedicated community navigators to support projects that align with community priorities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could strengthen trust, build research capacity, and bring community-driven health insights into biomedical work.
How similar studies have gone: CBPR approaches have shown promise in aligning research with community needs and improving relevance and uptake of findings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rasmus, Stacy M. — University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Study coordinator: Rasmus, Stacy M.
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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.