The Cancer Research Center of Hawaii is a research unit of the University of Hawaii (UH) that was established by the Board of Regents as a freestanding independent institute in 1981. When originally conceived and organized in 1971, the Center was part of the Pacific Biomedical Research Center. In its early development the Center was supported by National Cancer Institute (NCI) Planning and Support Grants. In 1979, a construction grant from the NCI together with local matching contributions, supported the erection of a five-story building for the Center in downtown Honolulu. On July 1, 1996, the Center became an NCI-designated center and was awarded the Cancer Center Support Grant. Today, the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii continues to bring together researchers who focus on understanding the etiology of cancer and on reducing its impact on the people of Hawaii.
The CRCH conducts research on the causes, prevention and treatment of cancer across a broad array of disciplines. Research areas include epidemiology, molecular carcinogenesis, cancer treatment, prevention methods, quality of life in cancer survivors, new therapeutic approaches to cancer treatment, and community-based interventions to promote cancer preventive lifestyles in our multiethnic population. The CRCH serves as a focal point for public information to the State of Hawaii on the latest in knowledge relating to cancer, operating the Hawaii Cancer Information Service and maintaining close ties with other health organizations to assure that up to date information is available to the public and Hawaii’s clinical oncologists. Statewide cancer clinical treatment trials are administered through the Clinical Trials Unit of the CRCH. In addition, CRCH researchers conduct many studies designed to reduce cancer incidence in the general population. These trials represent state of the art new treatments that have the potential to advance our knowledge and improve the prevention and treatment of cancer. Finally, training opportunities related to a broad array of cancer research are provided by CRCH faculty to trainees at a variety of educational levels ranging from high school students to practicing clinical oncologists.
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