Public health scholars earn national fellowship for advancing community health
Jena Funakoshi and Carrie Soo Hoo were selected for the American Public Health Association fellowship.
UH Center on Aging helps boost research pool for national study
UH Center on Aging is recruiting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander participants for a national registry to improve representation in research.
Experts shape Red Hill health registry at JABSOM
Experts gathered to refine the Red Hill Independent Health Registry, to track long-term health effects from the 2021 jet fuel spill.
Revitalizing ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi for eldercare
Thompson School researchers aim to preserve Native Hawaiian perspectives on aging.
Inaugural director of UH Mānoa’s Health Sciences Institute named
Katey Pelican will begin her role on April 1, 2025.
UH opposes NIH plan to cut research funding support
“By limiting this essential support, the federal government is stepping back from its long-standing commitment to advancing medical innovation.”
How genetics, lifestyle promote cognitive health in older adults
Work, volunteering and leisure activities are associated with better cognitive health in older adults, even for those at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s.
UH study highlights Native Hawaiian end-of-life care preferences
Native Hawaiian kūpuna value end-of-life care that honors cultural traditions, family connections and trust in providers.
Student-led campaign promotes brain health among peers
UH Mānoa communication students launched a creative campaign to promote brain health and healthy habits among their peers.
Venomous aquatic species pose growing risk to coastal communities
A UH study highlights the growing threat of venomous aquatic species to tropical coastal communities.
