Institutional Partners
Chaminade University: Chaminade is a private Marianist university, which is a federally-designated Native Hawaiian serving institution. Chaminade has created research facilities with dedicated support and advanced instrumentation. Major research interests include: inflammation, mast cells, fetal membranes in preterm birth. Chaminade University Campus Coordinator
Hawaii Pacific University: HPU is the largest private university in the state, with a diverse international student population. With very strong ties to marine science, natural product development from marine sources is a major focus. Other research interests include: neuropharmacology and cancer biology. HPU Campus Coordinator
Kapi’olani Community College: KCC is unique among the community colleges in the UH system in having a monoclonal antibody development facility, which serves as an important resource for Hawaii, but also a training ground for student research. Major research interests are: microbiology, biotechnology, and cancer biology. KCC Campus Coordinator
Leeward Community College: LCC has built a fully equipped molecular biology lab for student training and research experiences. Major research interests are: plant bioscience (natural product development), biotechnology, microbiology. LCC Campus Coordinator
University of Hawai’i at Hilo: UHH was founded as the Hawaii Vocational School in 1941, later organizing under its present name as a state university in 1970. UH Hilo is accredited by WASC. Associated learning centers include the UH Hilo Science and Technology Park, Pacific Aquaculture & Coastal Resources Center, and the Waiakea Research Station. The Waiakea Research Station operated by UH Hilo, houses 13 laboratories totaling 6,100 sq. ft. and a 1,100 sq. ft. instrumentation laboratory. University of Hawaii Hilo Campus Coordinator
University of Hawaii Maui College: UH Maui College has a new, state-of-the-art sciences center, Ike Lea, which will provide the foundation for the development of research programs for students from Maui county (Maui, Molokai and Lanai). Major interests include: biotechnology, cell biology and genetics. University of Hawaii Maui College Campus Coordinator
University of Hawaii West Oahu: UH West Oahu is a comprehensive, indigenous-serving institution dedicated to educating students to be engaged as life-long learners enriched and informed by career competencies and educational opportunities that address state, regional, and international needs. University of Hawaii West Oahu Campus Coordinator
Windward Community College: WCC has a developing program for student research, with interests focused primarily on plant antioxidant compounds. WCC Campus Coordinator
Regional Alliance of INBRE Networks (RAIN)
The Hawai‘i INBRE Program is a proud member of the Western Regional Alliance of INBRE Networks (RAIN), a collaborative partnership that fosters biomedical research and training opportunities across the Western IDeA states. Through this partnership, the Hawai‘i INBRE Program offers enhanced research opportunities and support for both faculty and students, fostering collaborative scientific inquiry and professional growth.
For further information, see IDeA RAIN Website: https://rainresearch.org/