Community Engagement for Health Equity in Hawaii's Underserved Communities
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at University of Hawaii at Manoa · NIH-11377139 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to strengthen trusted community partnerships in Hawaii to improve health outcomes for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 1997 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $648,018 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007601-40 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377139 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are members of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and other underserved communities in Hawaii who may benefit from community-informed health initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Populations outside the target communities or those not engaged in community-based health programs may not see direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Community Engagement Core that works directly with community organizations and local groups to address health concerns and reduce disparities. It focuses on building trust, capacity, and collaboration so research is more relevant and easier for communities to participate in. Activities include expanding advisory roles, sharing resources, and sustaining engaged partnerships to improve the reach and impact of health interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to more effective, community-tailored health programs and better use of research to improve minority health in Hawaii.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-engagement efforts show that trust-based partnerships can improve research relevance and reduce participant dropout.
Where this research is happening
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tsark, Joann Umilani — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Tsark, Joann Umilani
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.