Training AI/AN researchers in biostatistics skills
Official title: Improving Applied Biostatistics Skills for AI/AN Researchers
Funded at Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd · NIH-10902017 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping American Indian and Alaska Native researchers learn important skills in analyzing health data so they can better support their communities' health needs through hands-on training and mentorship.
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 10, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $152,694 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM141002-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10902017 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are American Indian and Alaska Native individuals aspiring to careers in health research or data science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the AI/AN communities or those not interested in research careers may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the biostatistical skills of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) researchers to better address health research needs in their communities. It involves a comprehensive training program that includes in-person institutes, monthly distance learning sessions, and a mentored capstone project. The curriculum focuses on practical applications of biostatistics, data handling, and data visualization, ensuring that participants can effectively analyze health-related data. By building a pipeline of skilled researchers, the project seeks to empower AI/AN professionals in health sciences research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the capacity of AI/AN communities to conduct health research that is relevant and beneficial to their populations.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been efforts to enhance research skills in various communities, this specific focus on AI/AN researchers and biostatistics training is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lapidus, Jodi a — Northwest Portland Area Indian Hlth Bd
- Study coordinator: Lapidus, Jodi a
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.