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NIH Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) – Monthly Conference Call with the Tribal Health Research Office

September 16, 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 p.m.TAC Caucus

Herminia Frias, M.P.H. 
TAC Chair

Stephen Kutz, M.P.H.
TAC Co-Chair

2:30 p.m.Roll Call and WelcomeKendra King Bowes, M.P.A.
Project Manager 
Miami Environmental & Energy Solutions (MEES)
2:35 p.m.
 		Opening RemarksNicole Kleinstreuer, Ph.D. 
NIH Deputy Director for Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives
2:40 p.m.THRO UpdatesKarina L. Walters, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Director, Tribal Health Research Office
Executive Secretary, TAC
2:45 p.m.National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)Erica Brown, Ph.D. 
Acting Director, NIGMS
3:20 p.m.

Update by the Chairs

  • Discuss recent activities and developments, including TAC Caucus
  • Open floor for comments, suggestions, and action items
  • Review and approve April and May 2026 summaries
     

Herminia Frias, M.P.H.
TAC Chair

Stephen Kutz, M.P.H.
TAC Co-Chair

3:30 p.m.Adjournment 
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