Improving Cancer Outcomes in Native American Communities
Improving Cancer Outcomes in Native American Communities (ICON) - Administrative Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR · NIH-11194479
This project creates an organized center to support important cancer research and career development for Native American communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11194479 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This grant establishes the central hub for a larger research program called ICON, which focuses on improving cancer health for Native American and Alaska Native people. The team works closely with Tribal Nations and healthcare systems to make sure that all research is respectful and meets the community's needs and priorities. This core will set up the rules for how data is collected and shared, ensuring it's done ethically and with trust. It also guides the overall direction of the cancer research and related activities within the center.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This administrative core supports research that will ultimately benefit individuals from American Indian and Alaska Native communities affected by cancer.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the American Indian and Alaska Native communities may not directly benefit from the specific community-focused aspects of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this center could lead to more effective cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies tailored for Native American and Alaska Native communities.
How similar studies have performed: Establishing well-organized administrative cores is a standard and successful approach for managing complex, multi-project research centers.
Where this research is happening
OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR — OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RHOADES, DOROTHY ALISON — UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR
- Study coordinator: RHOADES, DOROTHY ALISON
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.