Next-generation gene therapy tools built by UH scientist
Jesse Owens and his team are developing a new gene delivery platform that could revolutionize how doctors treat everything from rare blood disorders to aggressive cancers.
Global ‘Noah?s Ark’ to safeguard coral reefs, led by UH scientists
The initiative focuses on building a worldwide network of coral biorepositories (gene banks) to safeguard the genetic diversity of these vital ecosystems.
New genetic test for corn developed by undergraduate students
UH Mānoa undergraduate students developed a new method that slashes the time needed to test gene-editing tools on corn from several months to just a few days.
Late Sen. Inouye’s vision of a UH-driven industry partnership
Inouye envisioned similar growth opportunities for small businesses centered around partnerships on U.S. Department of Defense projects with UH.
Gut bacteria linked to how our genes switch on and off
The researchers point to future possibilities where understanding this loop could help doctors design personalized treatments.
New tool needed to measure college food insecurity
The research examines critical gaps in how food insecurity is measured at universities—a crucial first step in helping students who struggle with consistent access to food.
Hawai?i nonprofits bracing for federal shifts
Social Work faculty interviewed 24 nonprofit leaders from across the state to capture an early look at how organizations are being affected.
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander adolescents face highest sexual violence risk in Hawai?i
UH researchers say NHPI youth are often excluded from national health data, masking their risks.
Independent palm oil farmers excluded from sustainable market
A UH study found that independent palm oil farmers in Indonesia are being unintentionally left out of supply chains that lead to sustainably certified mills.
Planet before profit: Indigenous food systems as models of sustainability
A new book co-edited by UH researcher Noa Lincoln explores how Indigenous food systems can serve as models for social and ecological resilience.