$3.5M study to better predict prostate cancer risk
The study will further our understanding of the causes of prostate cancer to improve the prediction of future disease
Native Hawaiian, Filipino breast cancer survivors wanted for lifestyle research
Two focus groups with four to nine women, lasting 60–90 minutes, will be conducted.
Cancer disparities impacting Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders highlighted in national report
The new American Association for Cancer Research Progress Report promotes health equity-focused cancer research.
Participants sought: Lose weight and contribute to UH cancer research
Findings will provide researchers information on which diet is better at reducing intra-abdominal fat and total body fat.
Cancer impact in Hawaiʻi examined in UH Cancer Center report
The publication describes the numbers and rates of individuals newly diagnosed with cancer, those surviving after a cancer diagnosis, and deaths that result from cancer.
Better cancer care experiences with clinical research professionals
The study found that Hawaiʻi patients with cancer who were enrolled in therapeutic clinical trials had significantly more positive experiences.
Life-saving new approaches for mesothelioma cancer recommended
Personalized approaches can significantly improve cancer prognosis for many years and save lives.
UH researcher identifies peptide active against certain cancers
The team proved that petrichorin A is active against cancers such as ovarian cancer, fibrosarcoma, prostate cancer and T-cell leukemia.
UH attracts $50M in federal biomedical research grants in 2021
UH Mānoa accounted for $49,613,708 million in research funding awarded by the National Institutes of Health in fiscal year 2021.
UH community creates buzz in support of pediatric cancer research
From pediatric cancer doctors to summer research fellows, UH is supporting the 11th annual head-shaving fundraiser hosted by St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
