Bill > SB2657

This bill establishes the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center of Hawaii within the University of Hawaii, which will be administratively linked to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). The center's purpose is to conduct research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with a focus on Hawaii's unique ethnic, cultural, and environmental characteristics, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment, and care. The bill mandates collaboration and operational efficiencies between JABSOM, the new research center, the University of Hawaii Center on Aging, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa to maximize resources. It also outlines specific positions to be established, including a senior clinician scientist and a coordinator, and appropriates funds for the center's establishment and initial staffing for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The research center will be required to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing its activities, progress towards federal funding and designation by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), financial status, and community outreach efforts.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2657&year=2026