Jani C. Ingram, Ph.D.

Jani C. Ingram, PhD, is a Regents’ Professor and Dr. Don Gilbert Endowed Chair in Chemistry in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department at Northern Arizona University and a member of the Navajo Nation. Her research focuses on investigating environmental contaminants with respect to their impact on health in at risk populations funded by NIH, NSF, and EPA. She is the principal investigator of the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention and the director of the Bridges to Baccalaureate program. She is fortunate to work with a diverse group of students in her research including many Native American students.She received a Doctoral degree in chemistry from the University of Arizona. She was a staff scientist at the Idaho National Laboratory for twelve years before joining the faculty at Northern Arizona University in 2002.

Webinar Information

Title: Mining Impact on Indigenous Populations

Date: February 7th

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

Abstract: Dr. Ingram will discuss her research and insights on chronic uranium exposure and the increased cancer risk to the Navajo population. Specifically, Dr. Ingram will share the range of health equity issues such as access to health care and treatment for the Navajo people as well as potential solutions.

Resources

Castagno, A. E., Ingram, J. C., Camplain, R., & Blackhorse, D. (2022). “We constantly have to navigate”: Indigenous students’ and professionals’ strategies for navigating ethical conflicts in STEMM. Cultural Studies of Science Education, 17(3), 683-700. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-021-10081-5

Credo, J., & Ingram, J. C. (2021). Perspective Developing Successful Collaborative Research Partnerships with AI/AN Communities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17), 9089-. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18179089

Jones, L., & Ingram, J. C. (2022). Invited Perspective: Tribal Water Issues Exemplified by the Navajo Nation. Environmental Health Perspectives, 130(12), 121301-. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP12187

Laurila, K. A., Rogers, L. D., Valencia, C. I., Lee, N., de Heer, H., Bea, J. W., . . . Gachupin, F. C. (2024). Advancing cancer workforce capacity for american indians and alaska natives: The development of a validated system to optimize trainee participation and outcome tracking. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(6), 752. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21060752

Rock, T., Jones, L., & Ingram, J. C. (2021). Approaches for Disseminating Environmental Research Findings to Navajo Communities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(13), 6753-. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18136753

Rock, T., & Ingram, J. C. (2020). Traditional Ecological Knowledge Policy Considerations for Abandoned Uranium Mines on Navajo Nation. Human Biology, 92(1), 19–26. https://doi.org/10.13110/humanbiology.92.1.01

Rock, T., Camplain, R., Teufel-Shone, N. I., & Ingram, J. C. (2019). Traditional Sheep Consumption by Navajo People in Cameron, Arizona. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(21), 4195-. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16214195

Van Horne, Y. O., Carroll, S. R., Chief, K., Lothrop, N. Z., Richards, J. R., Begay, M.-G., Charley, P. H., Ingram, J. C., & Beamer, P. I. (2023). Using environmental health dialogue in a Diné-centered approach for individualized results reporting in an environmental exposure study following the Gold King Mine Spill. Environmental Research, 231(Pt 2), 116196–116196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.116196

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