Federal cuts raise risk of Hawaiʻi economic downturn, UHERO forecasts
Together with other federal policies, this places the Hawaiʻi economy at risk of recession over the next few years.
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.
Healing chronic wounds: UH Mānoa scientists lead innovation
The initiative focuses on using cutting-edge protein science to develop an enzyme-based therapeutic designed to accelerate the healing process of chronic wounds.
Hungry marine fungi may be the key to reducing plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is a critical issue in Hawaiʻi because of its location in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre.
Dye tracer study at Red Hill to provide insights into groundwater flow
Preliminary results from the dye tracer study will be shared publicly in summer 2025.
MauiWES to hold final recruitment events, transition to monitoring participants
The team will focus on monitoring the participants annually for at least the next 10 years to see how the wildfires have affected their mental and physical health.
Research with impact: UH Mānoa experts engage lawmakers, public on key issues
Attendees engaged with research projects spanning environmental conservation, sustainability, AI technology and more.
Small business struggles highlighted in new UHERO report
Funded by the City & County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, the report highlights the challenges faced by small business owners and opportunities for targeted support.
Venomous aquatic species pose growing risk to coastal communities
A UH study highlights the growing threat of venomous aquatic species to tropical coastal communities.
$3.4M grant targets pancreatic cancer risk
The grant will focus on risk prediction and underserved populations in Hawaiʻi and beyond.
