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Center on AgingOffice of Public Health Studies Institute for Astronomy2680 Woodlawn Drive The Institute for Astronomy (IFA) conducts research in astronomy and astrophysics and assists in graduate training. It operates observatories on Haleakalâ, Maui, for solar, satellite, and lunar ranging studies. The institute also conducts planetary, stellar, extragalactic, and infrared studies on Mauna Kea on the Big Island, using telescopes operated by the UH and by Canada, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and other countries. UH astronomers are allowed observing time on all telescopes. Cancer Research Center of Hawai‘i1236 Lauhala Street Center faculty are engaged in all aspects of cancer research, from basic laboratory research, epidemiology and prevention to treatment, continuing care, and the quality of life and generate over $27 million in extramural research support annually. In addition to conducting fundamental research in cancer biology, the CRCH also provides training opportunities for undergraduate, MS, MD, and PhD students enrolled in academic disciplines closely aligned with the faculty’s research interests. The center’s research activities are organized into four programs: (1) cancer etiology which encompasses both basic laboratory and epidemiologic scientists who seek to identify factors, both environmental and genetic, that affect the risk of cancer, (2) clinical sciences which seeks to reduce cancer morbidity, and mortality as well as improve the quality of life for cancer patients, (3) social and behavioral sciences, which seeks improved methods to implement community-based prevention programs, and (4) the natural products program, which in partnership with faculty from the Chemistry department, seeks to identify new cancer therapeutic drugs from natural products isolated from the diverse plant species found in Hawai‘i and the Pacific Basin. Through these programs, the CRCH brings together a broad spectrum of knowledge to optimize cancer prevention and treatment for the citizens of Hawai‘i and provides unique educational and research opportunities for UHM students. Cooperating InstitutionsThe UH extends its research capacity and service to the state through cooperative agreements and relationships with various institutions, including Bernice P. Bishop Museum, East-West Center, Hawaiian Agricultural Research Center, Honolulu Academy of Arts, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Park Service, Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i, Pacific International Center for High Technology Research, Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Research Laboratory, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, several local hospitals, and numerous state agencies. East-West Center1601 East-West Road The Center helps promote the establishment of a stable, peaceful and prosperous Asia Pacific community in which the U.S. is a natural, valued and leading partner. The Center carries out its mission through programs of cooperative study, training, research and dialogue. EWC research programs bring together specialists from throughout the region to examine major issues of critical importance in U.S.-Asia-Pacific relations, including domestic and international politics, security, regional and global economic arrangements, national development strategies, ecosystem governance, transboundary and urban air pollution, and population and health. Dialogue and professional enrichment programs focus on groups central to the communication of ideas: the media, political and policy leaders, and educators. Educational programs develop the human resources needed in a new era of increased interdependence. The Center provides grants for students to study at UH. Funding for the Center comes from the U.S. government with additional support provided by private agencies, individuals, corporations, and a number of Asian and Pacific governments.
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