$14M award to address cancer disparities across Pacific
The UH Cancer Center and University of Guam will use the grant to mitigate the impact of cancer on Pacific Islanders through research, training and community outreach.
New intermittent fasting study finds dieters shed muscle, not fat
UH Cancer Center’s John Shepherd is part of a team who tracked 116 participants during the three month study.
UH student pursuing MD, PhD reveals how asbestos fibers cause cancer
Jiaming Xue’s research revealing important mechanisms on how asbestos fibers cause cancer is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
How does shaving heads help pediatric cancer research?
Volunteers shaved their heads and raised $35,753 at St. Baldrick’s Foundation 10th annual Honolulu fundraising event.
Head-shaving event for childhood cancer research creates buzz
St. Baldrick’s Foundation will host its 10th annual Honolulu fundraising event virtually on September 27, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Pancreatic cancer risk indicated through genes
The study will help to better understand the biology and genetics of pancreatic cancer and identify individuals at risk.
UH-led study identifies biomarkers linked to prostate cancer
UH Cancer Center’s Lang Wu leads the international study published in Nature Communications.
UH study investigates racial/ethnic differences in ovarian cancer risk
The UH Cancer Center study investigated racial/ethnic differences in risk and risk factors for epithelial ovarian cancer.
Hawaiʻi Cancer Consortium welcomes Adventist Health Castle
Adventist Health Castle will improve access to clinical trials for patients in windward Oʻahu.
$1.36M grant to establish new cancer research training program
Mentorship opportunities will be available for undergraduate and graduate students living in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.
