Improving breast cancer outcomes for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
The new findings can make the immunotherapy work better and diminish more cancer cells.
The new findings can make the immunotherapy work better and diminish more cancer cells.
Naoto T. Ueno aims to make the UH Cancer Center a national and international leader in treatment and patient care development for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and beyond.
The funds are part of the $1.7-trillion federal government omnibus funding bill for fiscal year 2023.
Native Hawaiian cancer patients have a two-fold increased risk of dying from sepsis compared to other ethnicities.
During the pandemic, cancer clinical centers experienced staffing shortages which limited patients¡¯ access to trials.
Each individual received a certificate and cash award.
The study follows 215,000 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Southern California residents for development of cancer and other chronic diseases.
Since 2013, the nonprofit organization has given a total of $445,000 to support cancer research at UH.
The book explores ways that community-engaged research and service can improve Indigenous health.
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz helped to secure the federal funding as a member with the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee.