Hawaii community cancer trials and care network
The Hawaii NCORP
Helps people in Hawaii with cancer join NCI clinical trials and access improved cancer care options.
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-11339349 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program links hospitals, clinics, and doctors across Hawaiʻi so local patients can take part in National Cancer Institute trials and cancer care delivery studies. It works with community advocates and local providers to bring trials to hospitals and physician offices across the islands. The network manages study enrollment, data, and support services so patients can participate close to home. Its efforts focus on including Hawaiʻi’s diverse populations, including Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living in Hawaiʻi who have cancer and meet eligibility rules for NCI clinical trials or cancer care delivery studies, including underrepresented local populations.
Not a fit: People who live outside Hawaiʻi or who do not meet specific trial eligibility criteria may not be able to participate or benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this will increase access to cutting-edge cancer treatments and help close care gaps for people in Hawaiʻi.
How similar studies have performed: Other NCORP networks nationwide have effectively boosted trial enrollment and helped reduce cancer care disparities in their regions.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Acoba, Jared — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Acoba, Jared
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.