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This bill reestablishes the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii (CRCH) as an organized research unit within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), with several key administrative and operational changes. The bill requires the CRCH director to be appointed by the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents, with direct reporting lines to the Chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the Provost, and the Dean of JABSOM. The legislation aims to eliminate administrative redundancies, promote synergistic efforts, and optimize the use of state resources by integrating the CRCH more closely with JABSOM. The bill mandates that funds from the Research and Training Revolving Fund for JABSOM and the CRCH can only be used for research and research-related purposes. The CRCH, which is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in Hawaii and the Pacific region, will maintain its focus on cancer research, education, patient care, and community outreach, with the ability to engage in international research collaborations, conduct research studies and clinical trials, and participate in National Cancer Institute projects. By consolidating the administrative structure, the bill seeks to create a more efficient and strategically aligned approach to medical research and education.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1204&year=2026