Improving health for Northwest American Indian and Alaska Native communities
Official title: Elevating NW Tribal Health Sciences: NW NARCH Program
Funded at Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd · NIH-10902010 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve health for Northwest American Indian and Alaska Native communities by teaming up with local researchers to tackle chronic diseases that affect them more than others, making sure the research is respectful and truly helpful for the people involved.
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 10, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,279,506 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM141002-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10902010 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include members of Northwest American Indian and Alaska Native communities who are affected by chronic health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Northwest American Indian or Alaska Native populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address health disparities faced by Northwest American Indian and Alaska Native populations by fostering a partnership between tribal communities and academic researchers. It focuses on building a network of skilled AI/AN researchers who understand the cultural sensitivities and specific health concerns of these communities. The project will involve community-based health research initiatives designed to identify and eliminate chronic disease conditions that disproportionately affect these populations. By prioritizing the involvement of local researchers, the project seeks to rebuild trust and ensure that health research is respectful and beneficial to the communities involved.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in health outcomes for Northwest American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based health initiatives led by local researchers can effectively address health disparities in Indigenous 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.