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Below you will find an archive of publications that feature the outstanding work and research of The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention.

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Learn what NAU researchers are doing to reduce cancer rates among Native American communities (VIDEO)

“Our entire mission is to alleviate the unequal cancer burden on Indigenous communities in the Southwest,” said program coordinator Sheena Hale. Click picture to be directed to article and video.

The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention, a collaboration with University of Arizona researchers that is funded by the National Cancer Institute, serves two purposes: To research and decrease the rates among Native American populations, which are higher than other demographic groups, and to encourage Native students to become cancer researchers themselves.

– NAU News (November 6, 2019)

Dr. Julie Armin named Director of Health Disparities

Dr. Julie Armin – A Core Leader on the NACP funded project Improving Shared Decision-Making about Cancer Screening Among American Indian Women Experiencing Intellectual Disabilities

Join us in congratulating Dr. Armin in her new role

Restoring Balance with Brenda Charley and Jason Pedwaydon

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Brenda Charley, M.S. – Program Coordinator of the Restoring Balance Program

Jason Pedwaydon – Physical Trainer for the Restoring Balance Program

Dr. Tommy Rock Opposes Uranium Mining

Dr. Tommy Rock testifies opposition to Uranium mining. Find him at the 1 HR 6 MIN mark.

Tommy Rock, a doctoral student of Northern Arizona University

Johnathan Credo – Former NACP Student Researcher

Johnathan Credo a UA PhD student and former NAU NACP student researcher took second place in the 2019 Grad Slam competition

Johnathan Credo a UA PhD student and former NAU NACP student researcher