Stressed snails and slugs may spread rat lungworm through slime
Researchers found that rat lungworm larvae (worms that are infectious to humans and other animals) are present in snail slime when the snails are exposed to stress.
$2M award supports UH’s work on Indigenous health disparities, health equity
The initiative places an emphasis on implementing innovative and culturally appropriate frameworks to prevent and improve disparities in chronic diseases.
UH to use AI to advance health equity with $500K grant
UH was selected for the competitive subaward from the National Institutes of Health.
$1.5M to investigate causes of autism-related repetitive behaviors
The outcome of the research will provide the genetic and metabolic bases of repetitive behaviors.
Oceanography, atmospheric sciences, more highly ranked for program excellence
In total, 14 subjects placed in the world's top 1%.
3D-printed sweat sensor one of world’s top healthcare innovations in 2023
UH Mānoa’s sweat sensor placed No. 5 out of more than 8,500 showcased innovations.
Flu vaccination clinic at Kapiʻolani CC draws 100+
Kapiʻolani Community College collaborated with Times Pharmacy to offer an on-campus flu vaccination clinic.
Plans to expand maternal telehealth, aid more rural patients
Hawaiʻi healthcare leaders gathered to learn how to make telehealth even more effective for rural areas across the state.
Clerkship to immediate care, JABSOM students assist Maui fire survivors
In the two weeks after the fire, third year medical students Ashley Lee and Joshua Kepler interacted with upwards of 20 people daily.
Family medicine training on Kauaʻi for UH med students expanding
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investing $750,000 to plan and develop a rural family medicine residency program on Kauaʻi.
