Investigator Development Core to Grow a Diverse Health Disparities Research Workforce in Hawaii
Official title: Investigator Development Core
Funded at University of Hawaii at Manoa · NIH-11377138 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to mentor and support early-career researchers from Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino communities to study health disparities in Hawaii.
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 start | September 23, 1997 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $628,844 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007601-40 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377138 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are early-career researchers from NHOPI, Native Hawaiian, and Filipino communities who are pursuing health disparities research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients may not directly benefit unless they participate in related pilot projects or mentorship programs linked to the IDC.
What this research studies
This grant funds a centralized program to help diverse researchers build their careers in health disparities work. It focuses on mentoring, piloting new projects, and expanding access to experts beyond Hawaii to strengthen team science. Through customized training and a mentoring bootcamp, it aims to develop skills across basic, clinical, and behavioral research areas. The effort intends to create a sustainable, diverse pipeline of investigators who can address Hawaii’s health equity challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could cultivate a more diverse group of researchers who study and address health disparities in Hawaii, leading to more inclusive and effective health solutions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous investigator development cores have shown that structured mentoring improves career progression and retention in diverse health disparity research.
Where this research is happening
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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.