Pasifika-based pathways to mental health, well-being
Ka Malu a Waʻahila provides free individual therapy, discussion and group support sessions for Pasifika-identifying students at UH Mānoa.
$5.3M to develop cancer translational research program
UH Cancer Center researchers will develop the first Specialized Program of Research Excellence in Hawaiʻi to address cancer health disparities.
$10.9M to establish UH Pacific Center for Genome Research
UH researchers are establishing a genome research center that will focus on Hawaiʻis diverse populations with the goal of better understanding the causes of certain diseases
Maternal study in Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders fills health research void
Rebecca Delafield will investigate the severe maternal morbidity and the maternity care experiences of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
$636K to combat diabetes, stroke, top NIH award for UH researcher
Through the PILI ʻĀina Project, Claire Townsend Ing is helping to positively impact the health of thousands of families in Hawaiʻi.
High canoe-paddling rates among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders could help health outcomes
The researchers noted that paddling appealed to a wide range of ages, income groups, and geographic locations.
Native Hawaiian health summit draws hundreds to UH West Oʻahu
The goal of the summit was to shine the light on ola (health), life and its many elements.
Nursing innovator fellowship for UH Mānoa assistant professor
Donna-Marie Palakiko is one of 16 nurse scientists accepted to the fourth cohort of the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators.
From Nānākuli to MD, grad aspires to serve Native Hawaiian community
Sato is one of the few Native Hawaiian students who currently holds a PhD, and now, her MD.
Young Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders face highest cancer death rates
The new research highlights the importance of disaggregating Asians and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders cancer data.
