Neuromuscular Research · Clinical Trial Update Hawaii ALS & Neuromuscular Center Selected to Investigate Povetacicept in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis A milestone for Hawaii patients, caregivers, and the neuromuscular research community The Hawaii ALS & Neuromuscular Center team — bringing world-class…
Concussion, a form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is commonly caused by direct or indirect trauma to the head and can lead to temporary neurological dysfunction. While awareness of concussion has increased in recent years, understanding of the condition…
The Hawaii Headache & Facial Pain Center has been awarded Hawaii’s first research study investigating a potential preventive treatment for menstrual migraine in women using ubrogepant . Migraine is one of the most common neurological conditions, especially among women. According…
Eli Snyder1,2, Ryan Nakamura1,2, Miriya Ogawa1,3, Kaylin Bersamin1,4, Kyle Ishikawa2, Hyeong Jun Ahn 3, Enrique Carrazana, MD1, Kore Liow, MD1 Janette Abramowitz, MD1 2John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA. 3Department of Quantitative Health Sciences,…
Matthew Kobylinski 1 2, Nina Krupa 1 2, Hollis Tam 1, Linda Nguyen 1, Julia R Jahansooz 1 2, Kylie Herndon 1 3, Kaelyn Pacpaco 1 4, Masako Matsunaga 2, Samuel Toh Kim 1, Qi Zhi 1, Michael Sonson 1,…
Blood Biomarkers, Latest Treatments, and Brain Health Insights Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—neurological conditions today. With constant news headlines, social media discussions, and emerging research, patients and families are often left confused about what is true,…
Eli Snyder1,2, Ryan Nakamura1,2, Miriya Ogawa1,3, Kaylin Bersamin1,4, Kyle Ishikawa2, Hyeong Jun Ahn 3, Enrique Carrazana, MD1, Kore Liow, MD1 Janette Abramowitz, MD1 1Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience, BRAIN Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience, Honolulu, HI, USA.2John A. Burns School of Medicine, University…
A two-year international study highlights the potential benefits of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy for individuals living with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a rare and severe form of childhood epilepsy. The findings demonstrate that long-term VNS therapy can reduce seizure frequency,…
A peer-reviewed study published in Epilepsia (October 2025) evaluated the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of single-dose Staccato® alprazolam in adolescents with epilepsy. The findings support appropriate dose selection for adolescents aged 12–17 years, contributing important evidence toward the clinical development…
Hawaii Memory & Alzheimer’s Research has joined leading academic institutions—including UCSF, UC San Diego, and the Cleveland Clinic—in a multicenter clinical trial investigating VHB937, a novel TREM2-stabilizing monoclonal antibody engineered to cross the blood–brain barrier and reduce neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s…
RECENT BLOGS
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Hawaii Selected to Investigate Povetacicept for Myasthenia Gravis
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Assessing the Understanding of Neurological Conditions in Young Adults and Leveraging Media Outlets and Social Media Platforms for Neurology Awareness
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Hawaii’s First Clinical Trial Investigates Preventive Treatment for Menstrual Migraine
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Predictors of Depressive Symptoms in Post-Concussion Syndrome
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Utilizing ZIP Code-Based Choropleth Maps to Improve Equity in Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Recruitment in Hawai‘i
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Debunking Myths and Misinformation About Alzheimer’s Disease
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'Knowledge is power:'Healthy brain habits w/Dr. Kore Liow | Unscripted
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Predictors of Depressive Symptoms in Post-Concussion Syndrome
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