Improving cancer health equity for Indigenous communities
Official title: Advancing Indigenous Cancer Health Equity through a Community-Centered Framework
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10887336 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working with American Indian and Alaskan Native communities to find better ways to understand and improve cancer care for their people, making sure their voices and needs are a big part of the research process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 9, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $150,648 |
| NIH project number | 1K99MD018451-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10887336 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals who are affected by cancer or are at risk of developing cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or Alaskan Native may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing cancer health disparities faced by American Indians and Alaskan Natives by involving these communities in the research process. It aims to develop guidelines for better engagement of Native communities in biomedical research, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are prioritized. By utilizing a community-centered framework, the project seeks to gather actionable knowledge about the social and biological factors affecting cancer outcomes in these populations. The approach emphasizes collaboration with local communities to create effective strategies for improving cancer care and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer care and outcomes for Indigenous populations, ultimately reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-centered approaches to health equity, indicating that this methodology is promising for addressing cancer disparities.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Halmai, Nicole Britney — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Halmai, Nicole Britney
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.