Award
NIH Reporter #PAR-23-166
Healing through Heritage: Leveraging Indigenous Food Systems for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases in Native American Communities
Recipient
Navajo Technical University
Award Amount
$768,269.00
Ceiling
$768,269.00
Awarded
August 07, 2026
Identifier
PAR-23-166
Award for a project integrating traditional Tribal knowledge with biomedical and food safety technologies to address health issues and food sovereignty in Native American communities, focusing on Navajo herbs and local food systems restoration.
Description
This project aims to integrate traditional Tribal knowledge with biomedical and food safety technologies to develop solutions addressing infection prevention, diabetes management, and food sovereignty among Native American communities, particularly Navajo. The project involves research, infrastructure development, and workforce training to explore the therapeutic potential of Navajo herbs and restore local food systems.