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This concurrent resolution requests the University of Hawaii to explore establishing an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and identify the requirements for receiving federal funding from the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Recognizing Alzheimer's disease as a significant public health issue, the resolution asks the university to conduct a comprehensive feasibility assessment that includes investigating current research capabilities, assessing potential benefits to the university and state, and determining the criteria for NIA research center grants. The university is specifically requested to develop a phased plan with initial feasibility assessments, infrastructure development, faculty recruitment, and community engagement, along with an estimated timeline for each phase. The resolution highlights Hawaii's unique demographic composition, particularly its large Asian American and Pacific Islander populations, as an opportunity for distinctive Alzheimer's research. The University of Hawaii is required to submit a detailed report to the Legislature by December 31, 2025, outlining the feasibility assessment, funding requirements, and proposed timeline. Copies of the resolution will be transmitted to key state and university leadership, emphasizing the collaborative approach to addressing this critical health research opportunity.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=31&year=2025