Establishing a resource center to support Tribal Epidemiology Centers
Colorado Resource Center for Tribal Epidemiology Centers
This study is all about setting up a center in Colorado to help Native communities improve their research skills and better understand health issues by providing training and support for their local health programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11079632 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create the Colorado Resource Center for Tribal Epidemiology Centers, which will provide training and technical assistance to enhance the research capabilities of Native programs. The center will focus on supporting Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) by helping them with data management, analysis, and reporting. It will also assist in designing and implementing research studies that align with local community needs, ensuring that findings are communicated effectively to various audiences. By fostering the development of Native investigators, the center seeks to improve the quality and extent of research conducted within these communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and communities seeking to improve their health outcomes through enhanced research initiatives.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of American Indian or Alaska Native populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the capacity of Tribal Epidemiology Centers to conduct impactful health research that benefits Native populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing research capacities within Native communities, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Manson, Spero Martin — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Manson, Spero Martin
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.