# Improving Applied Biostatistics Skills for AI/AN Researchers

> **NIH NIH S06** · NORTHWEST PORTLAND AREA INDIAN HLTH BD · 2024 · $152,694

## Abstract

Project Summary: Improving Applied Biostatistics Skills for AI/AN Researchers
The NIH Strategic Plan for Tribal Health Research 2019-2023 outlines priority health research needs for AI/AN
communities, and emphasizes the importance of developing a pipeline of well-trained AI/AN researchers to
address these needs. Individuals skilled in biostatistics and/or data science are essential members of health
research teams, especially given the proliferation of health-related data in recent times. However, there are
few AI/AN with this type of training who are currently contributing to health sciences research. The goal of this
capacity-building grant is to increase the number of tribal researchers and tribal health professionals who can
apply sound biostatistical reasoning, efficiently work with data, and conduct appropriately rigorous analyses, so
that they can further the research efforts in tribal health. To meet this goal, we have designed and will
implement a modern quantitative training curriculum that fosters career development in AI/AN trainees who
aspire to analytically-oriented roles in health sciences research. We will accomplish this via in-person intensive
institutes (1 per year for 2 years), monthly distance learning sessions (monthly for 2 years), and a mentored
capstone project. Throughout the curriculum, we will emphasize practical applications of biostatistics methods,
as well as data handling, data visualization and contemporary data science methods. We will stress strategies
for designing ethical, yet rigorous studies, developing appropriate analysis plans, and clearly communicating
findings to diverse audiences. Graduates of this program will be poised to further their research-related
careers which will contribute towards building a strong, coordinated community of AI/AN health researchers
and expanding scientific knowledge to improve the health of AI/AN communities.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10902017
- **Project number:** 5S06GM141002-04
- **Recipient organization:** NORTHWEST PORTLAND AREA INDIAN HLTH BD
- **Principal Investigator:** JODI A LAPIDUS
- **Activity code:** S06 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $152,694
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2021-09-10 → 2026-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10902017

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10902017, Improving Applied Biostatistics Skills for AI/AN Researchers (5S06GM141002-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10902017. Licensed CC0.

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