Improving health research opportunities for Pacific Islander communities
Professional Development Core
This study is all about helping researchers from Indigenous Pacific backgrounds, like Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, to improve health in their communities by providing support, training, and mentorship so they can better understand and address health issues that affect them.
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-10911865 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) workforce by supporting investigators from Indigenous Pacific People (IPP) backgrounds, including Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders. It focuses on reducing health disparities in these communities by fostering career development and providing resources for junior and established investigators. The program emphasizes community engagement, mentorship, and culturally tailored training to ensure that research findings are effectively communicated and utilized within IPP communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Indigenous Pacific People, particularly children and families from Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Indigenous Pacific People or are outside the age range of 0-11 years 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 disparities for Indigenous Pacific People through enhanced research and community engagement.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at increasing representation and addressing health disparities in underrepresented communities have shown promise in enhancing research outcomes and community health.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Braun, Kathryn Lenzner — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Braun, Kathryn Lenzner
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.