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NIH Tribal Advisory Committee – Conference Call with the Tribal Health Research Office

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET

 

(2:00 P.M. ET - 1:00 P.M. CT - 12:00 P.M. MT - 11:00 A.M. PT - 10:00 A.M. AKT)

Agenda

Time

Topic

Presenter/Facilitator

2:00 pm

TAC Caucus

  • Discuss topics for the Annual TAC Meeting in April 2026

Herminia Frias, M.P.H.
TAC Chair

Steve Kutz, M.P.H., B.S.N.
TAC Co-Chair

2:30 pmRoll Call and WelcomeKendra King Bowes
Project Manager
Miami Environmental & Energy Solutions (MEES)
2:35 pmOpening RemarksNicole Kleinstreuer, Ph.D.
Acting Director, Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI)
2:40 pmAll of Us Research Program UpdateSheri D. Schully, Ph.D.
Deputy Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
All of Us Research Program
3:20 pm

Updates and Discussion

  • AI/AN Grant Reinstatements
  • Communications Updates
  • NIH Council of Councils
  • Planning of the April Annual TAC meeting
  • Propose In-person TAC meeting the week of August 24, 2026

Karina L. Walters, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Director, Tribal Health Research Office

TAC Members 

3:25 pm

Chairs Update and Overview of the TAC Meeting

  • Discuss recent activities and developments, including TAC Caucus
  • Review and approve August 2025 Summary Report
  • Annual TAC Meeting April 2026 – poll
  • Open floor for comments, suggestions, and action items

Herminia Frias, M.P.H.
TAC Chair

Steve Kutz, M.P.H., B.S.N.
TAC Co-Chair

Karina L. Walters, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Director, Tribal Health Research Office

3:30 pmAdjournment 
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