Promoting health science careers and research in Native American communities
Official title: GLNARCH 12 Administrative Core
Funded at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. · NIH-10927449 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping American Indian and Alaska Native communities in the Bemidji Region by creating better health science career and research opportunities, working together with local colleges to support education and improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lac Du Flambeau, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $85,783 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146126-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927449 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals from American Indian and Alaska Native communities, particularly those interested in health science careers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to AI/AN communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative focuses on enhancing health science careers and research opportunities within the Bemidji Region, particularly for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The project aims to create a network of resources by collaborating with Tribal Colleges and Universities, fostering partnerships that support education, training, and research. By emphasizing indigenous knowledge systems and community engagement, the initiative seeks to improve health outcomes and increase participation in biomedical sciences among AI/AN populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower Native American communities by increasing access to health science education and improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives focusing on enhancing health education and research in indigenous populations have shown positive outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
Lac Du Flambeau, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Laverdure, Adrienne — Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Laverdure, Adrienne
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.