Promoting health sciences careers and research in Native American communities
Official title: GLNARCH 11 Administrative Core
Funded at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, INC. · NIH-10923968 · 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 careers and research opportunities, while also using local knowledge and working together with Tribal Colleges to improve health and encourage more people to get involved in biomedical sciences.
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 16, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $75,295 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142125-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923968 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include American Indian and Alaska Native individuals interested in health sciences and research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or Alaska Native may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on enhancing health sciences careers and research opportunities within the Bemidji Region, particularly for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. The program aims to build a network of resources and partnerships that support education, training, and research in collaboration with Tribal Colleges and Universities. By fostering community engagement and utilizing indigenous knowledge systems, the project seeks to improve health outcomes and increase participation in biomedical sciences among AI/AN individuals. Activities include outreach at community events and ongoing assessment practices to ensure effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve health education and research participation among Native American communities, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing health education and research participation in indigenous communities, 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.