Speakers Hui

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UH Cancer Center is home to some of the nation’s leading cancer experts. We are pleased to offer their time and expertise to the community with the goal of enlightening interested groups about cancer and the research being conducted at the UH Cancer Center. In support of that goal, the Cancer Center created the Speakers Hui. These talks connect the Cancer Center's researchers and staff with community groups to inform them on our latest research and education efforts. We offer speakers with expertise in a wide range of topics including cancer biology, population sciences in cancer epidemiology and cancer prevention & control, clinical trials, and other current issues in cancer care.

Example of topics include, but are not limited to:

  1. UH Cancer Center Overview
  2. Betel Nut Related Cancer Research
  3. Body Composition Related to Cancer and Health
  4. Brain Cancer
  5. Breast Cancer
  6. Cancer Health Disparities in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. Research to remedy these disparities
  1. Clinical Trials – What are they? Why are they important?
  2. Colon Cancer
  3. Diet and Cancer
  4. What are E-Cigarettes and why are they unhealthy?
  5. Genetics and Cancer
  6. Lung Cancer
  1. Obesity and Cancer
  2. Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers
  3. Prevention and Screening
  4. Prostate Cancer
  5. Smoking and Tobacco Cessation

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Below are samples of past virtual events:

Math at Work - Kami White
Age of audience: 8 to 13 year olds

Body Composition Laboratory - Nisa Kelly and En Liu
Age of audience: 8 to 13 year olds

Serving up MyPlate: A YUMMY curriculum - Chloe Panizza Lozano
Age of audience: 8 to 13 year olds


To request a speaker at an upcoming event, please fill out the Request a Speaker form. A representative will contact you to discuss the details. We kindly ask for at least two months advance notice. A minimum audience of 10 or more people is requested.

Please note: Due to the pandemic, presentations are currently being offered virtually until further notice.