Facilitating the Success of Native Investigators in Research Careers
Teshia G. Arambula Solomon
Volume 11, Number 2 (2025) 11 (2): 105-107
Keywords Health Disparities, Native Americans, Research Programs, Educational Attainment, Role Models, Unethical Research Practices, Mentorship in Science
Abstract
This article addresses the challenges faced by Native American investigators pursuing research careers, particularly in health sciences. It highlights significant health disparities affecting Native communities, rooted in social, economic, environmental, and biological factors. Historical unethical research practices have fostered distrust, limiting Native participation in research. The article emphasizes the critical need to increase Native representation in research leadership to build trust and develop culturally relevant solutions to health disparities. It also discusses disparities in educational attainment among Native American scientists and underscores the importance of targeted support, mentorship, and role models to foster success and increase Indigenous representation in the scientific community. Strengthening Native involvement in research is essential for addressing health inequities and advancing Indigenous health outcomes.
Teshia G. Arambula Solomon
Published August 13, 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
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