UH Hilo researcher identifies peptide active against certain cancers
The research team proved that petrichorin A is active against cancers such as ovarian cancer, fibrosarcoma, prostate cancer, and T-cell leukemia.
Category: Faculty Expertise
Panel of women researchers discuss ethics in managing invasive species
Panel: Without analyzing the intersectionality of species’ relationships to all environmental factors, including invasive species, restorative practices can be skewed.
Former UH Hilo, Hawaiʻi Community College instructor Edith Kanakaʻole to appear on U.S. quarter
An award-winning composer and former instructor at Hawai‘i Community College and UH Hilo, Edith Kanaka‘ole will be one of five American women to be minted on new quarters next year.
Tobias Irish receives tenure at UH Hilo School of Education
Associate Professor of Education Tobias Irish educates his students to be culturally responsive teachers in Hawai’i schools.
This week’s UH ‘Ōlelo of the Week is shared by UH Hilo Associate Professor Kekoa Harman
Kekoa Harman, associate professor of Hawaiian studies and Hawaiian language at UH Hilo, shares the Hawaiian word “ao.”
Neurobiologist Stan Nakanishi, Hilo High grad to tenure at UH Hilo
At the foundation of Stan Nakanishi’s teaching and research is an ethos of always connecting culture and community in his work. “There are lots of interconnections among people, ideas, and goals. Just acknowledging and appreciating those connections has some benefit.”
UH Hilo art professor Michael Marshall’s polyptych on climate change now on exhibit
Michael Marshall’s 12-panel piece, on exhibit at Fishcake gallery on O‘ahu, is eclectically influenced by the art of Claude Monet, the lyrics of Marvin Gaye, and the existential threat of climate change.
UH Hilo pharmacy alumna Cherie Chu receives tenure at her alma mater
Associate Professor Cherie Chu was the first UH Hilo pharmacy alumni to sign on as full faculty and is the first to receive tenure.
