National Cancer Institute highlights UH research February 16, 2024 UH News The studies focused on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and prostate cancer shed light on associated novel biomarkers.
Moʻolelo on cancer wins student top prize in public health journal February 7, 2024 UH News Furukawa’s story utilized his dreams to connect with his ancestors.
Maui wildfire health researchers inform lawmakers, recruit participants January 24, 2024 UH News Researchers are hoping to sign up at least 1,000 people to participate in the study.
UH Mānoa launches Maui wildfire health study, invites participants to join December 22, 2023 UH News The longitudinal study will help researchers to analyze the health effects of the wildfire in both the short- and long term.
Lab to lifesaver: UH research powers medical breakthroughs December 21, 2023 UH News The FDA panel announced a breakthrough and approved the use of eflornithine in adult and pediatric patients with neuroblastoma.
Link between STI and advanced prostate cancer debunked December 5, 2023 UH News Most studies investigating the potential association of trichomoniasis involved only White populations.
Most deadly breast cancer fought with collaborative care, research November 2, 2023 UH News Researchers will bolster the level of care for the entire state of Hawaiʻi and allow patients access to the highest level of care locally.
$4M to study health disparities in Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans November 1, 2023 UH News The award will establish the Pacific Ocean Native Observational Health Legacy Study, a longitudinal cohort study of these populations in the U.S. followed over decades.
Resistance to liver cancer treatment discovered by UH researchers October 26, 2023 UH News Newer immunotherapy medications can slow the spread in many types of cancers, but liver tumors often do not respond.
$5.3M to develop cancer translational research program October 24, 2023 UH News UH Cancer Center researchers will develop the first Specialized Program of Research Excellence in Hawaiʻi to address cancer health disparities.