How Zika is spread through sex
Saguna Verma will research how the Zika virus infection in men makes them susceptible to transmit the virus to their sexual partners, even though they may appear symptom-free.
December 2016 anniversaries
The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ celebrates December 2016 faculty and staff anniversaries.
World AIDS Day to include update from UH Hawai?i Center for AIDS
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Center for AIDS will lead discussions updating local efforts to prevent, treat and cure AIDS.
Teen Health Camp draws record attendance
John A. Burns School of Medicine's camp encourages students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue careers in healthcare.
Chien-Wen Tseng first Hawai?i appointment to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
UH Professor Chien-Wen Tseng joins national task force which addresses topics that directly affect and improve the health of Americans.
Medical students help inspire next generation of health professionals
The John. A Burns School of Medicine will host a Teen Health Camp introducing students in grades 6–12 to medical workshops and interactive skill demonstrations.
Budget request funds key initiatives
Proposals include funding for 21st century facilities, graduation initiative and innovation initiative.
Mukesh Kumar receives funding to find effective treatment for brain inflammation
The grant will support Kumar’s research on flavivirus infections—the leading cause to inflammation of the brain—tied to the West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, Zika and Dengue viruses.
University of Hawai?i marches with community to end violence
UH students, faculty, administrators and coaches helped to raise awareness alongside hundreds of fellow community members in the 22nd annual Men’s March Against Violence.
A medical student’s childhood memory of domestic violence
Video created by JABSOM hopes to communicate the importance of empathy and to generate support for the Men’s March Against Violence.