Record number of medical students in five-month training statewide July 6, 2017 UH News The students are paired with medical professionals at medical offices, clinics or hospitals on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui and Kauaʻi.
Kapiʻolani CC students shine at HOSA Conference June 27, 2017 UH News Several Kapiʻolani CC students challenged their healthcare subject knowledge and skills.
Potential anti-aging Cardax Astaxanthin compound selected for NIH research June 19, 2017 UH News The compound developed by JABSOM and Cardax Inc. showed the ability to significantly activate a gene in mice that plays a proven role in longevity.
Microbiology undergraduates supported with UROP awards June 15, 2017 UH News Students in Sladjana Prisic’s lab study organisms that may lead to more effective treatments for tuberculosis.
UH neurologists win top regional awards from American Heart Association June 8, 2017 UH News Matthew Koenig won the Quality and Systems Improvement Award, and Kazuma Nakagawa was named Physician Volunteer of the Year.
Hawaiʻi medical students take part in international TB eradication project May 18, 2017 UH News The UH medical students spent three weeks screening some 5,600 residents of Ebeye—the Marshall Islands’ largest-ever effort ever to eradicate TB.
Climate change research at UH Hilo: Near shore water quality May 2, 2017 UH News Researchers are investigating climate driven shifts in staph and MRSA for water resource and land management solutions.
A fun Friday at Keiki Health Camp April 26, 2017 UH News Keiki prepared fruit and yogurt parfaits, illustrated well-balanced meals, pieced together a three-dimensional magnetic human anatomy puzzle and more.
Raising mental health awareness April 19, 2017 UH News Honolulu CC holds first ever College Mental Health Conference to highlight on-going programs and community partnerships.
Record number of presentations at biomedical/health disparities symposium April 18, 2017 UH News The research in health disparities—the variation in rates of disease and disabilities between people in certain socioeconomic groups—is especially relevant to Hawaiʻi citizens.