Supporting Wisconsin Tribal and Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Communities in Health Partnerships
Official title: Area of Interest 3: Engage Tribal Nations and Urban and Non-Tribal Land Based AI/AN Populations in Wisconsin
Funded at Marshfield Clinic, INC. · NIH-11349418 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program works with Tribal Nations and urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Wisconsin to build respectful partnerships, education, and local support so community members can take part in the All of Us health research effort.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marshfield Clinic, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Marshfield, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD036478-01S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11349418 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
American Indian and Alaska Native adults who live in Wisconsin or in urban AI/AN communities who are interested in learning about or joining All of Us activities are ideal participants.
✕Less likely to help
People who live outside Wisconsin or who do not want to share health information or biospecimens are unlikely to benefit directly from this program.
What this research studies
This program will partner with Wisconsin Tribal Nations, urban Indian organizations, local clinics, and universities to create culturally respectful ways for community members to learn about and join All of Us. It will offer community-led education, local coordinators, and development of research infrastructure shaped by tribal customs, culture, and laws. Project leaders will follow government-to-government relationships and ask tribal leaders to guide decisions so the work addresses community priorities. The effort uses existing networks at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the Medical College of Wisconsin to support outreach and participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase representation of American Indian and Alaska Native people in national health resources and bring research more aligned with community health priorities.
How similar studies have gone: Community-engagement efforts have helped boost participation in national cohorts like All of Us, but work with Tribal Nations needs tailored, respectful approaches and remains less common in many areas.
Where this research is happening
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Marshfield Clinic, INC.
Marshfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hebbring, Scott Joseph — Marshfield Clinic, INC.
- Study coordinator: Hebbring, Scott Joseph
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.