Improving health and wellbeing for indigenous Pacific Peoples in Hawaii
Community Engagement and Outreach Core
This study is working to improve health for Native Hawaiians, Other Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos by teaming up with local organizations and schools to make sure health research is helpful and meaningful for these 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-10911876 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on building a strong clinical and translational research infrastructure in Hawaii to address health disparities affecting indigenous Pacific Peoples, including Native Hawaiians, Other Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. By fostering partnerships between community organizations and academic institutions, the project aims to enhance community engagement and participation in health research. The initiative will also mentor both junior and established investigators to ensure that research is relevant and beneficial to the communities involved.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include indigenous Pacific Peoples and other medically underserved groups in Hawaii who are affected by health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted indigenous Pacific Peoples or other underserved communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for indigenous Pacific Peoples and other underserved communities in Hawaii.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to health disparities, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goebert, Deborah a. — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Goebert, Deborah a.
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.