Supporting health research for Tribal Members and communities
Official title: FY21 ITCA NARCH XI
Funded at Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. · NIH-10922702 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving health for American Indian and Alaska Native communities by working together with Tribal members to create research that truly helps them, while also training local researchers and building strong health resources in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Phoenix, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,205,776 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142123-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922702 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, particularly those living in Arizona.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to AI/AN communities or are outside the geographic focus may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations by supporting health research projects that directly benefit Tribal Members. It aims to build partnerships between Tribal governance and research institutions, ensuring that research respects Tribal sovereignty and addresses health disparities. The initiative promotes the development of AI/AN researchers and aims to create sustainable biomedical research infrastructure within Tribal communities. By leveraging resources from the University of Arizona and the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, the project seeks to improve health pathways for these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for Tribal communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing health outcomes and building research capacity in Tribal communities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC.
Phoenix, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dadgar, Maria — Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dadgar, Maria
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.