$5.3M for world-famous UH reproductive lab
The grant will allow the Institute for Biogenesis Research to produce transgenic mice for other researchers seeking medical cures at UH.
Pesticides may contribute to heart disease
A UH Mānoa and the Kuakini Medical Center study finds that occupational exposure to high levels of pesticides may raise the risk of heart disease and stroke, even in generally healthy men.
Hundreds focus on improving Hawaiʻi’s health workforce
UH officials and community leaders consider how to fill the shortage of health workers.
Physician shortage takes a troubling turn for the worse
The supply of working doctors has decreased by more than a hundred doctors in just one year, according to updated 2019 Physician Workforce data.
UH thanks retiring hospital CEO for support for Native Hawaiian Health
The John A. Burns School of Medicine honors Art Ushijima, who will step down as the head of Queen's Health Systems in January.
Hula study finds drop in blood pressure in Native Hawaiians
A UH Mānoa medical school study finds hula significantly reduces a person's blood pressure.
Breast cancer early detection research awarded $2.8 million
JABSOM’s Youping Deng and his team are doing promising work in the development of a new diagnostic tool to improve the early detection of breast cancer.
Award-winning forensics course continues to prove popular
The summer workshop was taught in the anatomy labs of the medical school and in the field and classrooms of UH West Oʻahu.
Researcher recognized for expanding student diversity in science education
George Hui is presented a certificate from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease for growing a JABSOM program into one that covers the Pacific.
Advising center guides future medical, law professionals
The Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising Centers, under the Office of Undergraduate Education, help pave the way to professional schools.
