Award
NIH Reporter #5U2CCA252973-05
Engagement Optimization
Recipient
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Award Amount
$437,124.00
Ceiling
$437,124.00
Awarded
September 08, 2025
Identifier
5U2CCA252973-05
The award supports a project to study genetic mutations in cancers affecting American Indian and Alaska Native populations to improve health outcomes through community engagement and genomic research.
Description
This project aims to identify genetic mutations and signatures in cancers prevalent in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities through respectful community engagement and comprehensive genomic sequencing, leading to improved screening, prevention, and therapeutic strategies tailored for AI communities. The study focuses on molecular characterization of cancers with increased incidence or poor outcomes in AI communities in the American Southwest, including gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, and hormone-dependent cancers.