NARCH XI White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT)- Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Administrative Core

PROJECT SUMMARY: The goal of the NARCH XI White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT)- Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Administrative Core is to coordinate functions across the 4 NARCH projects proposed in this application, including: 1) a Student and Faculty Development project that will integrate academic and field-based research training, and 2) three NARCH research projects to: a) address the large burden of Staphylococcus aureus infections; b) reduce binge drinking and drug use among White Mountain Apache youth , and c) improve breast cancer screening and, ultimately, stage of diagnosis and survival among White Mountain Apache women. Core administrative functions will include the following: Management and facilitation of the NARCH XI Community Advisory Board; Coordination of communication among proposed Student/Faculty and Research components; Oversight of federal reporting and fiscal management responsibilities; Oversight of data safety and monitoring; Oversight of confidentiality protections; Oversight of evaluation and long-term strategic planning; Continuous development of resources and strategies to expand and sustain the training, mentoring and research initiatives; Dissemination of information on NARCH training and research progress to tribal members and leaders; allied agencies addressing tribal health and well-being, and the national and global scientific community.