# 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.

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