Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience's Mission is to serve our community through outreach especially to those who need medical care the most.
Our Mission is to partner and work with international and local institutions to advance the care and research of neurological conditions in Hawaii like Alzheimer's and others.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REALIZING THE DIRE NEED for neuroscience care in the community, Dr. Kore Kai Liow founded Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience in 2009 to make a difference in Hawaii. An innovator and entrepreneur who challenges the status quo, Dr. Liow is known for his pragmatic approach to problem-solving and believes that problems can be opportunities for growth.
Today, HPN has a national reputation for providing top-quality care to over 20,000 patients annually and has brought more than 150 groundbreaking neuroscience research therapies to Hawaii, eliminating the need for patients to travel to the Mainland for cutting-edge care.
Dr. Liow holds the position of Clinical Professor of Medicine (Neurology) and Graduate Faculty in Clinical and Translational Research at UH JABSOM, where he was awarded the 2021 John M. Hardman, M.D. Award for Mentoring in Teaching. Dr. Liow’s mission of “giving back” is carried out by HPN’s dedicated team of 50+ staff members, who provide care regardless of insurance. He and his team volunteer their time to mentor future physicians by providing clinical rotations and allow them to engage in numerous research projects.
Congratulations and Mahalo to Dr. Liow for his unwavering commitment to investing in the lives and future of Hawaii and the Pacific Region, for over a decade.
Kore Kai Liow, MD, FAAN, FACP
Clinical Professor, Dept. of Medicine (Neurology) Graduate Faculty, Clinical & Translational Research, Dept. Quantitative Health Sciences University of Hawai`i John Burns School of Medicine
Director & Principal Investigator,
Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience
(Picture: Dr. Liow receiving award and acknowledging the contribution of all his neuroscience Clinical & Research Faculty and Staff)
HPN works diligently to go above and beyond to accomplish more then we could ever think is possible – it is through an alignment between values and goals by building collaborative relationships built on empathy and trust that we find ourselves as number 1 choice for neurologically related healthcare needs. Transformational Leadership involves the process of envisioning a desired outcome, analyzing present reality and realizing the opportunities for improved healthcare delivery via cultural change within our organization. It is only through effective collaboration that we can achieve healthier communities.
Transformation requires growth and in the midst of growth demands resilience that starts prior to any major event and is continually monitored during and following any major change. HPN understands that a resilient healthcare system is expected to consistently deliver high quality care despite the disruptive events that surrounds us and that we are to continually adapt, learn and improve under any circumstance
The Unity that HPN experiences within the organization starts with an individual decision we must independently make. We place our overall values on working together to achieve a common goal that we are here to care for people and the main reason we exist. Whether it is working together or taking care of one another we understand that unity is hard work but it is in the togetherness despite separation that provides us with the momentum to progress the future of healthcare for the state of Hawaii, the Pacific Region and beyond.
The ability to provide consistently to meet and manage a patients expectations – our commitment to a service of excellence requires us to evaluate 4 key elements; to deliver the promise of quality healthcare, provide a personal touch, doing a more than adequate job and resolving problems well.
