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Susan C. Hirano Cancer C.A.R.E. Community goes live
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It was a day of inspiration, empowerment and hope, as about 100 guests gathered in person and online for the launch of our Cancer C.A.R.E. Community, a patient support and empowerment initiative, on April 5 at our Sullivan Conference Center. In a surprise ceremony, the initiative was renamed for cancer “thriver” Susan C. Hirano, a UH Cancer Center Hope Ambassador, and the driving force for the creation of the initiative. The next event, focusing on “Mindfulness and Meditation,” will be held on July 5, at 9-11 a.m. at the Sullivan Conference Center. Watch this page for updated information, coming soon.
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UH Giving Day donations for UH Cancer Center rise sevenfold
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UH Giving Day was extra exciting this year for the UH Cancer Center, as gifts to support our research and community outreach totaled $10,420 — nearly seven times the amount raised last year! The total, from 41 donors, included matching funds from UH Cancer Center supporters Wendy and Tim Donohue, who matched gifts up to a total of $5,000.
Mahalo to those who gave any gift toward the $837,659 total raised for the UH System! You can still help fund the UH Cancer Center’s critical research and community outreach efforts to save lives in Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Donate today!
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UH achieves ‘gold standard’ for human research protection
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The Human Studies Program at the University of Hawaiʻi was again recognized as a “gold standard” research institution by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs. The recognition credits researchers like the UH Cancer Center’s Dr. John Shepherd, pictured at right, who conducts pioneering work in quantitative and 3D imaging of the human body, with continuing to meet high standards of quality and protection for participants. The accreditation also offers assurances of excellence to the Hawaiʻi research community. This latest accreditation term will continue until 2030, and will continue to be a symbol of our commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of research participants. Learn more.
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Faculty featured in national webinar on cancer disparities
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The Association of American Cancer Institutes and the UH Cancer Center hosted a webinar on April 9 that explored the unique cancer disparities faced by Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Our own Dr. Stephanie Lim, pictured at center, moderated the discussion, and was joined by fellow UH Cancer Center faculty members Dr. Neal A. Palafox, left, and Dr. Kevin Cassel. The discussions covered how historical and cultural factors influence the disproportionate burden of cervical, breast and liver cancers these groups face, at higher rates than any other ethnic group worldwide.
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International Breast Density workshop offers public symposium
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The public is invited to a symposium on breast density and cancer risk on June 6 at the Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort, as part of the 11th International Breast Density & Cancer Risk Assessment Workshop. Dr. John Shepherd, Chief Scientific Officer at the UH Cancer Center, is co-chair of the workshop. The biennial scientific meeting brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and leaders from academic, industry, and government organizations to collaborate on improving breast cancer detection and prevention. Learn more.
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Part of the Hawai‘i Tumor Registry team — left to right: Janice Simpson, Ray Elido, Amy Yamamoto, Fahim Yasir, Launa Luk and Gina Holdorff—attended the proclamation of National Cancer Registrars Week at the state Capitol on March 1.
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National Cancer Registrars Week celebrates key staff
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Our Hawai‘i Tumor Registry celebrated the 29th annual National Cancer Registrars Week on April 7-11. Oncology data specialists and cancer registrars collect cancer data, providing essential information to researchers and health care providers who conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. Mahalo to these incredible individuals playing a critical role in the fight against cancer!
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Immunology Cancer Symposium set for May 2
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Top scientists and researchers will gather on May 2 at the Sullivan Conference Center for the Immunology Cancer Symposium. The latest advancements and discoveries in cancer immunology will be presented by people who are leading the way in cancer research and development. Learn more.
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ASCO Direct Honolulu Conference set for June 29
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Total Health’s 2025 ASCO Direct Honolulu Conference will be held on June 29 at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. The two-day conference will showcase abstracts from highly rated presentations, which will allow attendees to engage with the latest research and strategies in oncology education. Dr. Naoto T. Ueno and Dr. Teruo Yamauchi of the UH Cancer Center are among the co-chairs. Learn more.
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Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Study 2 is looking for participants
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If you or someone you know is between the ages of 35 and 69, lives on O‘ahu, and is a little overweight and looking to slim down, the Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Study 2 is recruiting participants. The goal of the study is to find out whether changes in dietary habits, along with a regular physical activity plan, can affect the amount of fat stored in your abdomen and the rest of the body, to reduce disease risk. For a full list of eligibility requirements and benefits, click here.
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Neighbor island participants sought for new CTNow study
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The CTNow study is now open and recruiting participants from the neighbor islands. This pilot study is a clinical trial education program for adult patients with any type of cancer who have not already participated in any clinical trials. Participants are sought on the neighbor islands — Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaua‘i. For more information, click here.
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Minji Seo
Minji Seo is our new postdoctoral fellow working in Dr. Jangsoon Lee's lab. Seo is focused on identifying novel drug candidates using animal and organoid models, as well as investigating how bispecific antibody-drug conjugates and diverse payloads affect the tumor microenvironment. Minji is from Korea and brings about eight years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She holds a PhD in immunology from Seoul National University.
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Immunology Cancer Symposium
Friday, May 2 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sullivan Conference Center
RSVP
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11th International Breast Density & Cancer Risk Assessment Workshop
Wednesday - Friday, June 4-6
Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort
Register
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Total Health’s 2025 ASCO Direct Honolulu Conference
Sunday, June 29
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Register
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Race-Neutral Pediatric Reference Ranges for Bone Mineral Density Predict Prospective Fractures in Childhood. Zemel BS, Winer KK, Kelly A, Freedman DS, Mitchell JA, Weber DR, McCormack SE, McWilliams T, Lappe JM, Oberfield SE, Shepherd JA, Grant SFA, Kalkwarf HJ. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2025 Mar 25:dgaf183.
Periods of susceptibility for associations between phthalate exposure and preterm birth: Results from a pooled analysis of 16 US cohorts. Friedman A, Welch BM, Keil AP, Bloom MS, Braun JM, Buckley JP, Dabelea D, Factor-Litvak P, Meeker JD, Michels KB, Padmanabhan V, Starling AP, Weinberg CR, Aalborg J, Alshawabkeh AN, Barrett ES, Binder AM, Bradman A, Bush NR, Calafat AM, Cantonwine DE, Christenbury KE, Cordero JF, Engel SM, Eskenazi B, Harley KG, Hauser R, Herbstman JB, Holland N, James-Todd T, Jukic AMZ, Lanphear BP, McElrath TF, Messerlian C, Newman RB, Nguyen RHN, O'Brien KM, Rauh VA, Redmon JB, Rich DQ, Rosen EM, Sathyanarayana S, Schmidt RJ, Sparks AE, Swan SH, Wang C, Watkins DJ, Weinberger B, Wenzel AG, Wilcox AJ, Yolton K, Zhang Y, Zota AR, Ferguson KK. Environ Int. 2025 Mar 20;198:109392.
Behavioral-Emotional Functioning of Children of Parents with Early Compared to Advanced Cancer. Lewis FM, Ganschow P, Manst D, Derry-Vick H, Tercyak KP, Griffith KA, Oxford M, Fukui J, Gadi VK, Phillips F. J Palliat Med. 2025 Mar 21
Healthy Lifestyle Index and Breast Cancer Risk among Postmenopausal Women: The Multiethnic Cohort Study. Ogbenna BT, He X, Wu AH, Le Marchand L, Wilkens LR, Butler J, Dyer T, Cheng I, Dallal CM. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2025 Mar 20.
Clinician Characteristics Associated With Adoption of Updated National Colposcopy Guidelines. Fuzzell L, Brownstein NC, Fontenot HB, Lake P, Michel A, Perkins RB, Vadaparampil ST. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2025 Apr 1;29(2):153-160.
A Mixed-Methods Study Examining Guideline-Concordant Colposcopy Practices Among a National Cohort of US Colposcopists. Perkins RB, Fuzzell L, Brownstein NC, Fontenot HB, Michel A, Neggers M, Lake P, Vadaparampil ST. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2025 Apr 1;29(2):161-167.
The Changing Pathogenesis of Liver Cancer in Hawaii over Three Decades. Wong LL, Hromalik LR, Hernandez BY, Acoba JD, Kwee SA. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2025 Apr 3;34(4):527-533.
Protective effects of methylnissolin and methylnissolin-3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside on TNF-α-induced inflammation in human dermal fibroblasts. Choi YJ, Wu X, Lee S, Pyo JS, Cho J, Cao S, Kang KS. Toxicol In Vitro. 2025 Apr;104:106005.
Exploring the ChatGPT platform with scenario-specific prompts for vaping cessation. Amin S, Kawamoto CT, Pokhrel P. Tob Control. 2025 Apr 1;34(2):251-253.
The Changing Pathogenesis of Liver Cancer in Hawaii over Three Decades. Wong LL, Hromalik LR, Hernandez BY, Acoba JD, Kwee SA. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2025 Apr 3;34(4):527-533
Whole genome sequencing analysis of body mass index identifies novel African ancestry-specific risk allele. Zhang X, Brody JA, … Le Marchand L, … Wilkens LR, … Justice AE. Nat Commun. 2025 Apr 11;16(1):3470.
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