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Brain Research Innovation & Translation Labs

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Hawaii BRAIN (Bridging Research & Innovation in Neuroscience) is a hybrid research ecosystem that leverages the innovative powerhouse of our global research partners and government agencies to support high impact neuroscience research in Hawaii and beyond.

Our primary mission is to turn data driven discoveries through basic science, translational and clinical research to fuel hope and contribute to the scientific knowledge and advance progress in the fight against neurological diseases especially those affecting Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.

The BRAIN is supported by the Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The BRAIN is responsible for driving and leading Hawaii’s Neuroscience RIDE (Research, Innovation, Discovery & Education) for over a decade now.

R- Research - Clinical Research Center

BRAIN’s Clinical Research Center is recognized nationally and on the forefront of working with some of the best biomedical organizations and agencies and in the world including NIH in scientific advancement and development of innovative treatments for some of the most challenging neurological diseases of our times. 

I - Innovation - Basic Science, Information, Computational AI Research:

BRAIN investigators are collaborating with both private and governmental agencies as part of global collaborative efforts and initiatives to advance knowledge and understanding of etiologies, pathogenesis, pathophysiology of neurological conditions including sampling of biomarkers (CSF, serum, brain tissues), genetic or Imaging data working with NIH, NINDS NeuroCOVID databank, ALZ-NET, Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation & others collaborating global partners.    One such BRAIN robust research and academic programs focus on use of AI to advance neuroscience at our NeuroAI Research Lab/Alzheimer’s Neural Network EEG (ANNE) Lab investigating the use of AI in Neural Engineering especially as it applies to measuring electrical activities in the brain cortical regions using EEG (Electroencephalogram) collaborating with AI developers around the globe.

D- Discovery - Translational Research:

BRAIN investigators in Center for Rare Neurological Disorders received competitive research award funding from n-Lorem to collaborate on a translational research project to assist with trial conception, design, development and conduct of ASO clinical trial on rare genetic disease  including writing and submitting protocols for submission to FDA for IND (Initial New Drug) application for single center single participant FDA submission as well as routinely working with other sponsors to support CSR (Clinical Study Report) to the FDA.

E - Education, Conferences and Teaching:

BRAIN Scholar Program is part of the University of Hawaii John Burns School of Medicine MD5 MED 599 Neuroscience Research Course.  University Hawaii medical students may sign up for elective credit while working at BRAIN in MD5 MED 599 Neuroscience research credit.  All BRAIN’s investigators are involved in mentoring research residents and medical students in the BRAIN Scholar program. 

Meet Our

Research faculty and Investogators

Kore Kai Liow, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.A.N.

Neurology
Neuroscience Chair

Director, Memory Disorders Center, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Neuro COVID Clinic, Center for Neuromodulation, Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience
Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Center, BRITL (Brain Research, Innovation & Translation Labs) BCI (Brain Computer Interface) & Brain Mapping Lab
Clinical Professor of Medicine (Neurology), Graduate Faculty, Clinical & Translational Research, University of Hawai`i John A. Burns School of Medicine

Nicholas Anderson, MD

Sleep Medicine

Director, Sleep and Insomnia Center
Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine,
University of Hawai`i John Burns School of Medicine

Darren DuGas, M.D.

Neurology

Director, Video-EEG Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
Co-Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Sub- Investigator, Epilepsy Research Unit

Natalia Gonzalez Caldito, M.D.

Neurology

Director, MS & Neuroimmunology Center
Director, ALS & Neuromuscular Center & IV Infusion Center
Sub investigator, MS & Neuroimmunology & Neuromuscular Research Unit

Eonjung Angeline Kim, M.D.

Neurology

Director, Headache & Facial Pain Center
Sub- Investigator, Headache Research Unit

Janette Abramowitz, M.D.

Neurology

Research Faculty, Brain Mapping Lab, Brain Research, Innovation & Translation Labs
Residency: Combined Neurology & Psychiatry University of Massachusetts Medical School Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School

Alexander Takayesu, M.D., M.P.H.

Psychiatry

Perinatal Psychiatry, Post Partum Depression
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine
SubInvestigator, Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience

Paul Smith, M.D.

Lifestyle Medicine

Director, Self Care & Wellness Center
Sub-investigator, Clinical Research Center
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology), University of Hawai`i John A. Burns School of Medicine

Chris Larrinaga, APRN-BC, MSN, CNRN

Neurology, Neuroscience

Sleep Medicine
Sub-Investigator, Clinical Research Center

Nicole Evans, PA-C

Neurology, Neuroscience

Sub-Investigator, Clinical Research Center

Qi Zhi, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC

Neurology, Neuroscience

Memory Disorders
Sub-Investigator, Clinical Research Center

Qing X. Li PhD

Basic Science, Neuroscience

Professor, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu

Katy Tarrit, Ph.D.

Information and Computer Sciences, AI (Artificial Intelligence)
NeuroAI Research Lab/Alzheimer's Neural Network EEG (ANNE) Lab


Assistant Professor, Katy Tarrit, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Information and Computer Sciences
University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience is recognized nationally for our work in neuroscience conducted at the Clinical Research Center (link) and BRITL (Brain Research, Innovation & Translation Labs).  HPN’s robust clinical and academic research programs fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration.  Physicians and scientists work closely within and across centers, institutes and schools to collaborate whether they are basic laboratory based scientists, bio statisticians or clinicians to encourage cross disciplinary translation bench to bedside research.

Our doctors and researchers strive to bring the latest and most innovative research developments and clinical therapeutic trials to patients in Hawaii with neurological problems so they do not have to travel to far away places to seek these ground breaking research treatment options.  Every year, over 50 active research projects are underway at our Clinical Research Center or BRITL conducted by world class physicians, scientists, fellows, residents, medical, graduate and other students with the goal to improve patient care in Hawaii.  HPN patients benefit from not just the latest treatment modalities at the various neuroscience centers of excellence but also clinicians and researchers working together to bring advance innovations and novel therapeutic options to them.

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