December 8-9, 2025
7th Alaska Native Health Research Conference
About the Event
The Alaska Native Health Research Conference brings the Alaska research community together to foster new connections and share research conducted with and by Alaska Native peoples. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Research Services Department and their partners present research on the following topics:
Climate, Environment, & Health
Maternal & Child Health
Health Care Delivery & Systems
Health Disparities
Social Determinates of Health
Mental Health
Oral Health
Telemedicine
Cancer
Chronic Disease
Post-conference Training
Integrating Genomics Research and Alaska Native/American Indian Perspectives
December 10th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, NUKA Learning and Wellness Center
Introduction to genomics - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop Presenter: Eric Green, MD, PhD
Explore the evolving field of genomics and its relevance to health. This session will include key concepts, historical time points, recent advances, and the potential of genomics in medicine.
Introduction to genomic research considerations with Tribal communities - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop Presenters: Julie Beans, MPH, Jessica Blanchard, PhD, Vanessa Hiratsuka, PhD
In this session, participants will explore Tribal community values, voice and control in the context of genomic research. We will discuss empiric examples and participants will evaluate the application of Tribal data sovereignty as it relates to genomic research data.
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Travel & Lodging
We have reserved a hotel block at Residence Inn Anchorage Midtown for a discounted rate of $189.00 per night.
Please note the room block is available through Friday, November 14, 2025 or until sold out.