October 11, 2008

Sponsor/Co-Sponsor(s): Extramural Associates (EA) Program, Division of Special Populations (DSP), NICHD; Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Purpose: This session, held at the SACNAS National Meeting, will provide a forum for exploring American Indian health concerns and research priorities and for sharing information about NICHD programs that facilitate capacity development in research administration and in academic/community partnerships. Information will also be shared concerning other NIH programs that build research capacity at Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and other institutions of higher learning that have demonstrated special commitment to the encouragement of and assistance to faculty, students, and investigators at TCUs.

Contact:
Dr. Jean Flagg-Newton, EA Program, DSP, NICHD
Tel: (301) 435-2722
Fax: (301) 480-0393
E-mail: flaggnej@mail.nih.gov