#FacesOfManoa: Scientist and pageant princess March 25, 2019 UH News Meet Ruth Taketa, a UH Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine graduate student pursuing her master's degree in cell and molecular biology.
Discovery shows new treatment for reversing heart failure November 29, 2018 UH News Alexander Stokes, an assistant professor in cell and molecular biology, reveals the wonders of the cannabinoid receptor known as TRPV1.
UH researchers among the world’s top experts on selenium September 18, 2017 UH News Marla Berry and Peter Hoffmann have also been chosen to host the 12th International Symposium on Selenium in Biology and Medicine in Honolulu.
DNA expert opens Windward CC’s chemistry forum series August 22, 2017 UH News Hawaiʻi Innocence Project consultant David Haymer will discuss new methods of DNA analysis as part of Windward CC's Forum in Chemistry series.
Diabetes center established at JABSOM with $11.2 million federal grant August 8, 2017 UH News The grant will intensify Hawaiʻi-based research into a disease that currently affects 155,000 adults and children—1 in 9 individuals in Hawaiʻi.
Marijuana compounds show promise in treatment of cardiac disease January 12, 2017 UH News UH Mānoa’s Alexander Stokes obtained a U.S. patent for his cannabinoid receptor therapy to help develop new medicines for heart failure.
Record number of women doctoral candidates awarded prestigious dissertation fellowships April 29, 2016 UH News Six UH Mānoa doctoral candidates, in programs ranging from astronomy to social welfare have been selected to receive the Founder Region of Soroptimist International Dissertation Fellowship.
Heart failure therapy patent awarded to medical school researcher August 25, 2015 UH News Patent issued to UH Mānoa’s Alexander Stokes for his new treatment method for heart failure