Department of Biomedical Informatics

Advancing American Indian and Alaska Native Health Through Research, Training, and Engagement

Written by National Institutes of Health (NIH) | November 02, 2022

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations have long experienced health disparities such as higher rates of diabetes, certain cancers, and mental health conditions than those of other Americans. One contributing factor in these disparities is underrepresentation of AI/AN populations in biomedical science—as study participants, researchers, and health professionals.