Opportunities in Population Health Research in Native Communities to Advance Health Equity

This workshop will bring together a multi-disciplinary panel of researchers whose expertise focuses on American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health to assess current and future opportunities in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic diseases, including heart and lung diseases, sleep disorders, cancer, and diabetes, as well as their related risk factors within AI/AN communities. Native community members will also participate to ensure their unique perspectives and experiences are reflected in the discussion. The workshop will identify key research gaps, opportunities for culturally centered programs, and barriers to progress. It will also propose future research directions, highlight strategies to enhance research capacity, and explore community-engaged participatory research strategies in alignment with Tribal customs, culture, and laws.

Registration is mandatory for participation and closes September 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

For pragmatic questions please email Mona Puggal at mona.puggal@nih.gov, Jared Reis at reisjp@nhlbi.nih.gov, and Ronit Yarden at ronit.yarden@nih.gov.

Individuals with disabilities who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, or those that may have questions please contact Brittney Villafana at NHLBIWorkshopSupport@nih.gov. Requests need to be made five (5) days in advance.