Discovery and Achievement on Many Fronts
From life-saving medical breakthroughs, to environmental protection, to economic stimulus, the scholarship and research conducted by the University of Hawai‘i impacts the quality of life on many levels.
UH research programs:
- develop human capital and new knowledge
- promote innovation and collaboration
- support new businesses and long-term job growth
- generate revenues that boost the local economy
- maximize the advantages of Hawai‘i‘s unique natural and cultural heritage
Recent research news
Agribusiness ConferenceJune 10, Hilo — Sabry Shehata speaks on Alternative Model to Estimate the Economic Feasibility of Taro at an international conference in Italy.
Birth Control Pills and Ovarian CancerJune 2, Manoa —
Researchers find even short-term use of oral contraceptive can protect women from the most common type of ovarian cancer.
Weighing Brown DwarfsJune 2, Manoa —
Astronomers use ultrasharp images obtained with the Keck Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope to determine the mass of brown dwarf stars.
Albatross "Dual Mommies"May 27, Manoa —
A study shows Laysan albatross employ a strategy called reciprocity, where unrelated females pair together and take turns raising offspring.Spotlight
Loss of Smell and Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine discovered a link between the loss of the sense of smell and the development of Parkinson’s disease in men. The loss of this sense could precede the onset of Parkinson’s by at least four years.
Olfactory testing along with screening for other potential early indicators of Parkinson’s could provide a simple and relatively economic means of identifyng individuals at high risk for developing Parkinson’s disease.