Outreach and Engagement Core for AIAN Cancer Care in Arizona
Official title: Outreach & Engagement Core
Funded at Northern Arizona University · NIH-11405054 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a community-focused program to improve cancer education, screening, and navigation for American Indian and Alaska Native populations in Arizona.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northern Arizona University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Flagstaff, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 2009 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $147,362 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA143925-18 |
| Project ID | NIH-11405054 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
AIAN individuals in Arizona, particularly those in tribes without dedicated cancer education and navigation programs.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside AIAN communities or those already connected to strong cancer care networks may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
The project partners with AIAN communities in Arizona to build lasting capacity for cancer education, screening access, and patient navigation. It aims to strengthen local programs and train patient navigators to help people understand options and navigate care. The work involves collaboration with tribal nations to tailor outreach, build infrastructure, and sustain cancer control services over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to earlier cancer detection and better support for AIAN patients and families.
How similar studies have gone: Past efforts to build community-based cancer education and navigation have shown improvements in screening uptake and care engagement in Indigenous populations.
Where this research is happening
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Teufel-Shone, Nicolette I — Northern Arizona University
- Study coordinator: Teufel-Shone, Nicolette I
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.