Creating better healthcare for Indigenous Pacific People and underserved communities
Pilot Projects Program
This study is looking to support new projects that help improve health care for Indigenous Pacific People, like Native Hawaiians, Other Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos, by encouraging local researchers to come up with creative solutions to health challenges in their communities.
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 ID | NIH-10911883 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to build a strong foundation for clinical and translational research focused on reducing health disparities among Indigenous Pacific People, including Native Hawaiians, Other Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. The program will fund innovative pilot projects led by both junior and established investigators from local universities, emphasizing the translation of research into improved patient care and public health. By supporting these projects, the initiative seeks to enhance research productivity and foster a diverse scientific workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Indigenous Pacific People, such as Native Hawaiians and Filipinos, as well as other underserved groups like immigrants and sexual and gender minorities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to Indigenous Pacific communities or other targeted underserved populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes and reduced health disparities for Indigenous Pacific People and other underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at addressing health disparities in underserved populations have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Okamoto, Scott Kiyoshi — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Okamoto, Scott Kiyoshi
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 below.