Investigating the health impacts of climate change on American Indian and rural populations
Official title: Mni Sota Center for Climate Change and Health
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10981734 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how climate change impacts the health of American Indian and rural farming communities, aiming to find ways to help these groups deal with challenges like extreme weather and pollution so they can stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,251,423 |
| NIH project number | 1P20MD019990-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10981734 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include American Indian individuals and families living in rural areas who are experiencing health issues related to climate change.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to American Indian or rural agricultural populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how climate change affects the health of American Indian and rural agricultural communities, which often face significant healthcare inequities. It aims to gather comprehensive health outcomes data to evaluate the impacts of extreme weather, air pollution, and drought on these vulnerable populations. By establishing the Mni Sota Center for Climate Change and Health, the project seeks to translate research findings into practical measures for climate change adaptation and improve health infrastructure in these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better adaptation strategies for communities affected by climate change.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on climate change impacts in urban settings, this approach focusing specifically on rural and American Indian populations is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alexander, Bruce H. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Alexander, Bruce H.
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.