Strengthening Tribal Biostatistics & Data Science Expertise
Official title: NARCH NW: Strengthening Tribal Expertise in Applied Biostatistics & Data Science
Funded at Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd · NIH-11360272 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A capacity-building program to train tribal health professionals in biostatistics and data science so they can lead and improve health research in their communities.
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 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $235,805 |
| NIH project number | 1S06GM164575-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11360272 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Tribal health professionals or researchers pursuing analytical roles in Tribal health research with interest in biostatistics and data science.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not pursuing a career in data analysis or not affiliated with Tribal health research may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a two-year curriculum that blends in-person institutes, ongoing virtual sessions, career coaching, and mentored capstone projects to build Tribal expertise in data analysis and statistics. Trainees learn data management, visualization, and modern data science techniques using real-world Tribal health data. The program is designed to create a workforce capable of conducting high-quality analyses that inform health decisions for Native communities. Participants will work with mentors from Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board and Oregon Health & Science University to apply methods to Tribal health questions. The focus is on practical, applied skills that translate into better health outcomes for Alaska Native and American Indian populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Strengthened local biostatistics capacity could lead to more informed health decisions and better outcomes in Tribal communities.
How similar studies have gone: This is a capacity-building initiative; similar programs have shown success in increasing workforce readiness and local research leadership.
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
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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.