Ola HAWAII: Advancing Minority Health and Health Disparities in Hawaii
Official title: Ola HAWAII
Funded at University of Hawaii at Manoa · NIH-11516146 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide NIH center in Hawaii aims to boost basic, clinical, and behavioral health research to reduce health disparities among minority 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 start | September 23, 1997 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $30,928 |
| NIH project number | 3U54MD007601-40S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11516146 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals from minority communities in Hawaii facing health disparities and who may benefit from implemented research findings or related programs.
✕Less likely to help
Some individuals may not directly benefit in the short term if they are not impacted by the identified disparities or do not engage with the community partnerships.
What this research studies
This center coordinates basic bioscience, clinical and behavioral studies focused on Hawaii’s underserved populations. It builds research capacity, shares findings through health policy channels, and uses community partnerships to guide and disseminate results. The work seeks to improve health outcomes by translating research into practical steps for communities, clinicians, and policymakers. Participation could involve community advisory roles, data sharing, and collaboration in research activities that address disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to better health outcomes for minority communities in Hawaii through more effective policies, programs, and interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous efforts to address health disparities through community-engaged research have shown improvements in trust, participation, and health policy impact in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hedges, Jerris Robert — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Hedges, Jerris Robert
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.