{"id":199205,"date":"2024-06-12T10:59:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T20:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=199205"},"modified":"2024-11-18T16:05:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T02:05:35","slug":"health-sciences-institute-director-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/06\/12\/health-sciences-institute-director-search\/","title":{"rendered":"UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa launches search for director of new Health Sciences Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa has launched the search for a director to lead the newly established Health Sciences Institute<\/a>, a major initiative to improve healthcare and health outcomes in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>, inspired by UH<\/abbr>‘s pivotal role in the state\u02bbs response to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

The goal of the institute is to leverage the university’s extensive expertise and resources in health sciences and medicine to expand the healthcare workforce, reduce health disparities, address climate change impacts on health and respond to emerging health threats.<\/p>\n

“We are seeking a dynamic leader to guide the new institute,” said UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Provost Michael Bruno. “This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our communities in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and the broader Pacific region. The director will play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to addressing health disparities.”<\/p>\n

The director will be responsible for coordinating efforts across the UH<\/abbr> units that include programs related to health sciences and medicine:<\/p>\n

Related: Collaboration across health sciences goal of UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa initiative<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n