Projects
Let Kids Play: A Lens Towards Equity
This award aims to evaluate the association between outdoor time and microbiome diversity in early childhood, and whether results differ by family socioeconomic status and race.
Moana: Alternative Surveillance for COVID-19 in a Unique Population (MASC-UP)
The Moana: Alternate Surveillance for COVID-19 in a Unique Population (MASC-UP) study is deploying innovative, culturally tailored, multi-modal, multi-level participatory surveillance systems in the largest Marshallese community in the United […]
Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain (MAPP)
The Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain (MAPP) Research Network was established by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to investigate urologic chronic […]
Multilevel Study of Cancer Inequities in Underserved Populations in Washington: Solutions from Public and Private Data and Patient and Provider Perspectives
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Washington, but rates are disproportionately higher for rural, non-White, and underserved communities. In our study, we will obtain data from the WA […]
Native Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (NAD RCMAR)
The Native Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (NAD RCMAR) is a five-year program that focuses on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) […]
Native Center for Alcohol Research and Education (NCARE)
The Native Center for Alcohol Research and Education (NCARE) at Washington State University, with our partners at the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Washington, offers coordinated efforts […]
Native Center for Alcohol Research and Education (NCARE) Research Project 1 (RP1): Randomized Trial of an Intervention for Preventing Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy among Women in a Remote Reservation Community (Native-CHOICES)
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) prevalence is up to 10 times higher in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people than in the general US population, yet FASD is 100% […]
Native Center for Alcohol Research and Education (NCARE) Research Project 2 (RP2): Randomized Clinical Trial of Harm Reduction Talking Circles for Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives with Alcohol Use Disorders (HaRTC)
Alcohol-use disorders (AUDs) are a serious public health issue for urban American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. They have twice the levels of AUDs and alcohol problems of urban […]
Native Center for Alcohol Research and Education (NCARE) Research Project 3 (RP3): Transition to Recovery (TTR)
The primary goal of alcohol detoxification is to medically manage acute intoxication and withdrawal. Its secondary goal of fostering entry into longer-term alcohol treatment post-detoxification is often overlooked. This leads […]
Native Elder Research Center Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (NERC RCMAR)
The Native Elder Research Center (NERC) is the only National Institute on Aging-funded Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) devoted to Native Elder health. This leading-edge program is designed […]
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART)
The objective of Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART) is to improve control of blood pressure (BP) and associated cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke risk factors among Native populations. […]
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART) Administrative Core
The Administrative Core coordinates, integrates, and monitors activities across all Native-CHART components. It implements key strategic decisions, facilitates data sharing plans, and oversees our research regulation process. It collaborates with other members […]
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART) Consortium Core
The Consortium Core works to expand our network of community collaborators and address the priorities of Native-CHART partners regarding hypertension and cardiovascular disease. This Core includes seven Satellite Centers located throughout the […]
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART) Dissemination Core
The Dissemination Core communicates the results of Native-CHART research studies to healthcare providers, government agencies, and American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander organizations, patients, and communities. This Core […]
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART) Methodology Core
The Methodology Core applies state-of-the-art research strategies to reduce blood pressure and cardiovascular disease among members of our study populations. It works with investigators on each Native-CHART research study to develop policies […]
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART) Research Project 1 (RP1): Chickasaw Healthy Eating Environments Research Study (CHEERS)
Diet-related chronic diseases, such as hypertension and obesity, are prevalent in Native American communities where poor food environments are prominent and healthy food access is limited. The Chickasaw Healthy Eating […]
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART) Research Project 2 (RP2): Blood Pressure-Improving Control among Alaska Native People (BP-ICAN)
With the Southcentral Foundation, we have designed a multilevel prevention trial – “Blood Pressure: Improving Control among Alaska Native People” (BP-ICAN) – that targets BP control among Alaska Native people […]
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART) Research Project 3 (RP3): Engaging NHPIs and Activating Communities to Take Steps / Healthy Hearts Among Pacific Islanders (ENACTS / HHAPI)
In Research Project 3 (RP3) of Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology (Native-CHART), we will adapt an educational intervention previously used for diabetes self-management to address self management of hypertension […]
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer's Research (NEAR)
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer’s Research’s objective is to understand, intervene on, and mitigate ADRD-related health disparities experienced by American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander people. This will […]
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer's Research (NEAR) Administrative Core
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer's Research (NEAR) Biospecimen Core
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer's Research (NEAR) Methods Core
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer's Research (NEAR) Recruitment and Engagement Core
The Recruitment and Engagement Core will work with local and community partners to develop culturally acceptable practices related to informed consent, confidentiality and data governance to facilitate the collection of […]
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer's Research (NEAR) Research Project 1 (RP1): INdians Transforming Alzheimer's Care Training (INTACT)
Our goals for INTACT are to: INTACT News