Ola Hawaii Research Capacity Core: strengthening health research resources
Official title: Research Capacity Core
Funded at University of Hawaii at Manoa · NIH-11590395 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national-level core facility at the University of Hawaii at Manoa helps researchers do health-related studies by providing high-quality data, biostatistics, clinical research support, and community engagement resources.
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-11590395 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and communities involved in health disparities and health-related studies who need robust core facilities and mentorship.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in core research activities or those outside the health disparities focus may not experience immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds a team-science approach to enhance core facilities that support health disparities and health-related research. It focuses on six support areas—Data Science, Biostatistics, Behavioral Research, Clinical Research, Histopathology, and Regulation and Compliance—to help researchers produce better results. It also includes a Research Studio Program for mentorship and a Community Engagement Core to connect with communities. The aim is to sustain and expand resources so scientists can pursue diverse projects more efficiently and effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster, higher-quality health research that translates into better care and community-focused health programs.
How similar studies have gone: Similar core-facility strengthening efforts in academic centers have shown improved research productivity and collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fogelgren, Benjamin C. — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Fogelgren, Benjamin C.
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.