Deep-water seaweed focus of $892K research grant
The target area is called the mesophotic zone, which is an extremely low-light environment.
UH invites leaders, community to create sustainable, innovative future
Advancing a Circular Economy in Hawaiʻi will be held at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center on December 13.
Coral, algae symbiont research could inform conservation efforts
Researchers found that there was a tradeoff for corals dominated by the thermally sensitive algae—they have higher growth, but only in cooler water.
Mitigating, preventing disaster losses focus of new UH-led resource
The document outlines the field’s current challenges and key research questions and includes example research campaigns.
Using microbubble gene therapy may protect against heart disease
Microbubbles were used to deliver CRISPR tools to the liver to inhibit a gene that increases cardiovascular risk.
New study shows need for inclusive approach to Indigenous microbiome research
Ethical inclusion of Indigenous communities in microbiome research can provide benefits for all populations and reinforce mutually beneficial partnerships.
Climate actions centered on Indigenous knowledge can improve resilience
These are among the findings of the U.S. National Climate Assessment, released by the Biden Administration which involved five UH Mānoa researchers.
$2M award supports UH’s work on Indigenous health disparities, health equity
The initiative places an emphasis on implementing innovative and culturally appropriate frameworks to prevent and improve disparities in chronic diseases.
UH to use AI to advance health equity with $500K grant
UH was selected for the competitive subaward from the National Institutes of Health.
Native waterfall-climbing fish threatened by climate change, human activity
New research from UH Mānoa highlights the importance of the mountain to ocean approach to the stewardship of Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources.
