Native Hawaiians face higher rates of accelerated biological aging, UH study finds
Biological aging refers to the gradual deterioration of cellular and physiological functions over time.
Middle school voices help anti-vaping strategies
Researchers are working with Hawaiʻi Island middle schoolers to understand substance use.
UH Mānoa provost competition awards multidisciplinary innovation
Eleven projects were awarded a total of $2.3 million in the 4th UH Mānoa Strategic Investment Initiative competition.
$1.4 million empowers community health workers in NHPI communities
The Peau o le Vasa project will incorporates language, culture and the environmental context of NHPI communities.
Pharmacy professor aims to bridge health gaps in AANHPI community
Professor Deborah Taira conducts in-depth research on health disparities that impact Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and wants to improve access to clinical trials.
UH study first to measure outrigger canoe paddling intensity
Competitive and recreational paddlers with and without a spinal cord injury were part of the pilot study.
Maui wildfire health researchers inform lawmakers, recruit participants
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
The longitudinal study will help researchers to analyze the health effects of the wildfire in both the short- and long term.
Students get a deep dive into Native Hawaiian cultural practices
Preserving the knowledge of Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners lies at the heart of this course and program.
$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.
