ARCS Honolulu Scientist of the Year speaks on hantaviruses
Richard Yanagihara, an expert in emerging diseases, will discuss Hantaviruses: A Personal Journey of Discovery and New Beginnings at a free talk on September 14.
UH expands vaccine research through NIH grant to minority students
Liana Medina received a grant of nearly $112,000 to work with a potential vaccine for viruses related to Ebola.
Diabetes center established at JABSOM with $11.2 million federal grant
The grant will intensify Â鶹´«Ã½-based research into a disease that currently affects 155,000 adults and children—1 in 9 individuals in Â鶹´«Ã½.
Summer interns conduct cancer research in Â鶹´«Ã½
The interns, chosen through a competitive process, focused on cancer prevention and control measures, cancer epidemiology, bioinformatics and basic cancer biology.
Study finds high-quality diet can reduce internal body fat
A long term high-quality diet can reduce the risk of cardiometabolic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or stroke according to a new UH Cancer Center study.
Nurse aide apprenticeship program connects students with employers
The Windward CC program supports a seamless transition from nurse aide training to a paid apprenticeship position to reduce the workforce shortages.
Aspiring doctors receive White Coats, inaugural community awards presented
The 74 new medical students were officially welcomed in to the MD Class of 2021, and Satoru Izutsu and William Haning were honored for their service.
Record number of medical students in five-month training statewide
The students are paired with medical professionals at medical offices, clinics or hospitals on Oʻahu, Â鶹´«Ã½ Island, Maui and Kauaʻi.
Kapi?olani CC students shine at HOSA Conference
Several Kapiʻolani CC students challenged their healthcare subject knowledge and skills.
Potential anti-aging Cardax Astaxanthin compound selected for NIH research
The compound developed by JABSOM and Cardax Inc. showed the ability to significantly activate a gene in mice that plays a proven role in longevity.