Hawaii Health Equity Research Network
HAWAII CLINICAL RESEARCH NETWORK FOR HEALTH EQUITY
This network aims to improve health for Indigenous Pacific People in Hawaii by connecting local clinics and researchers.
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-11176714 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This network brings together primary care clinics in Hawaii to focus on health differences experienced by Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. It will create a secure database of patient health records to better understand health challenges. The network also plans to build a registry to connect patients with local researchers for future clinical studies and trials. This effort is designed to ensure patient safety and successful recruitment for these important health projects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who are Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, or Filipinos living in Hawaii may benefit from the future research facilitated by this network.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Hawaii or those not belonging to the specific Indigenous Pacific People groups targeted by this network may not directly benefit from its specific focus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This network could lead to new ways to address health disparities and improve care for Indigenous Pacific People in Hawaii.
How similar studies have performed: Building clinical research networks is a proven strategy to improve research capacity and address health disparities in specific populations.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shikuma, Cecilia M. — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Shikuma, Cecilia M.
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.