Improving health equity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
Official title: Hawai‘i Health Equity Research and Outreach Network (HAWAI‘I HERON)
Funded at Queen's Medical Center · NIH-11234172 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make healthcare fairer for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders by listening to their needs and helping them take part in health research and clinical trials.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Queen's Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $100,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U01FD007974-02S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11234172 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders who are affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Hawai‘i Health Equity Research and Outreach Network (HAWAI‘I HERON) aims to address health disparities faced by Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders. This initiative will create an Administrative Core to facilitate participation in multi-institutional studies focused on enhancing equity in health voices, data collection, and clinical trial participation. By amplifying community voices and understanding patient needs, the project seeks to develop culturally tailored health education and improve clinical trial enrollment for underrepresented groups. The approach includes identifying barriers to participation and employing innovative strategies to foster inclusivity in health research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater representation of underserved communities in clinical trials.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research efforts have shown promise in addressing health disparities through community engagement and tailored interventions, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Queen's Medical Center
Honolulu, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Seto, Todd B — Queen's Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Seto, Todd B
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.