Expanding collaborative health initiatives for Native American communities
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd · NIH-10902081 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together important groups to improve health research and training for Native American communities, especially to help with challenges like COVID-19, so they can work better together and support each other in staying healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $79,144 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM145214-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10902081 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include members of the Native American community, particularly those involved in health research or training.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the Native American community or those not engaged in health research may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Northwest Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH) program by fostering collaboration among key partners, including the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Oregon Health & Science University, and Portland State University. The initiative aims to provide administrative support, oversee various research and training projects, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders. By evaluating project outcomes and facilitating travel for investigators, the program seeks to strengthen health research and training opportunities for Native American communities, particularly in response to health challenges like COVID-19.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve health outcomes and research opportunities for Native American communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NARCH initiatives have shown success in enhancing health research and training within Native American populations.
Where this research is happening
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Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Becker, Thomas Mark — Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
- Study coordinator: Becker, Thomas Mark
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.