Student Research Lab Core at Blackfeet Community College
Official title: Student Research Laboratory Core
Funded at Blackfeet Community College · NIH-11415761 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A student-centered core service program supports Blackfeet Health Center researchers by providing lab and survey services using student volunteers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Blackfeet Community College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Browning, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $260,288 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM159233-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415761 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are 18+ years old and members of the Blackfeet community who may contribute blood and saliva samples or participate in surveys.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not interested in research or those who do not reside in the Blackfeet community may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Student Research Laboratory Core at Blackfeet Community College to help BFCC-CCM researchers carry out studies. Students recruit participants from the Blackfeet reservation, collect blood and saliva, measure cortisol and inflammatory biomarkers, and design and analyze participant surveys. The core aims to expand research capacity, publish findings, and encourage students to pursue higher education and science careers. This is a community-engaged, hands-on model that connects students with real health research affecting their community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could accelerate health research that benefits Blackfeet and nearby communities by expanding local scientific capacity.
How similar studies have gone: Similar student-led labs have produced publications and built research capacity in community settings.
Where this research is happening
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Blackfeet Community College
Browning, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arnoux-Whiteman, Dianna — Blackfeet Community College
- Study coordinator: Arnoux-Whiteman, Dianna
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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.