Supporting community-based research for Alaska Native populations
Official title: NARCH XII-Admin CORE
Funded at Indian Health Council, INC. · NIH-10923817 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working together with Alaska Native communities to improve health projects that tackle cancers linked to HPV, making sure everyone's voice is heard and that the research truly helps the people in those communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indian Health Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Valley Center, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $86,511 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146121-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923817 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are Alaska Native individuals and communities who are at risk for or affected by HPV-related cancers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Alaska Native or who are not at risk for HPV-related malignancies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the administrative and management support for various projects aimed at addressing health issues, particularly those related to HPV-associated cancers, within Alaska Native communities. It involves collaboration between tribal leaders, researchers, and community members to ensure that the research is relevant and beneficial to the population. The approach emphasizes community participation and aims to improve communication and evaluation planning for health initiatives. By fostering these connections, the project seeks to empower local communities in health research and decision-making.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and targeted interventions for Alaska Native populations affected by HPV-related malignancies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives under the NARCH program have shown success in fostering community-based participatory research, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Indian Health Council, INC.
Valley Center, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Calac, Daniel J. — Indian Health Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Calac, Daniel J.
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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.