NIH Tribal Health Research Coordinating Committee (THRCC)

The NIH Tribal Health Research Coordinating Committee (THRCC) serves as a catalyst for developing research, research training, and career development initiatives focused on American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). It provides a forum for discussing the diverse health issues and challenges facing AI/AN communities, and how NIH research can help address those needs. The committee meets monthly and THRCC members are representatives from the NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices (ICOs) and the Division of Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) offices.

THRCC members are tasked to:

  • Participate in the development of an AI/AN Research Strategic Plan and developing and recommending strategies to track and monitor NIH research initiatives and progress
  • Participate in the developing the initial AI/AN research portfolio analysis
  • Develop potential research and research training activities for NIH and ICO leadership to consider
  • Facilitate and coordinate collaborations and other activities related to AI/AN health research across the NIH ICOs as well as with other federal agencies
  • Contribute to reports on AI/AN research activities to HHS and in response to other requests
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