Lon R. White, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. White is a key investigator in PHRI studies including Epidemiology of Aging and Dementia – Autopsy Research, Epidemiology of Brain Aging in the Very Old – Honolulu-Asia Aging Study, Neurotoxins and Neurodegenerative Disorders in Japanese-American Men Living in Hawaii, Risk Factors for Pathologic Markers of Parkinson’s Disease Study, and the Parkinson Disease Neuroprotection Trial – Hawaii Center.
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The Pacific Health Research Institute (PHRI) is an independent, non-profit biomedical research organization dedicated to improving health and healthcare in Hawaii and around the world. Driven by the values of excellence and innovation, PHRI scientists focus on a range of health issues, including neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes, aging, obesity, cardiovascular disease, women’s health, and healthcare delivery. Hawaii’s diverse ethnic population, island setting, and collaborative spirit provide a rich environment for epidemiological research that addresses health concerns on a local, national, and international scale.