Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention

Since 2002, the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP) is a collaboration between Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona Cancer Center, funded through the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health Equity (PACHE) U54 mechanism.

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Aims

Three circles that describe the NACP partnership — Through the NACP, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University partner with the Arizona tribal nations through research, workforce development and bidirectional community partnerships.

The mission is to alleviate the unequal burden of cancer among Native Americans of the Southwest through research, training, and community outreach programs in collaboration with the communities we serve.

NACP monthly Insights Newsletter

NACP cores and shared resources

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Administrative Core

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Outreach Core

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Research Education Core

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Planning and Evaluation Core

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Research projects

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GUIDeS

Current list of NACP publications

Native American Cancer Prevention news

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Study links vaginal microbiome differences to higher cervical cancer rates in Native American women

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Francine Gachupin: A leader and mentor for Indigenous students, early-stage investigators

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Celebrating the prolific work of the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention

Native American Cancer Research Internship Opens New Doors

Cancer Center donation drives support Native American communities

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Study aims to improve health for American Indian youth