Vicki Shambaugh, M.A., M.P.H.
Ms. Shambaugh is PHRI’s Director of Research and Development, with responsibility for identifying and developing funding opportunities, researchers and research teams, collaborative research networks, evaluating research concepts, and developing and overseeing human research protection activities.
A Leading Research Institute
in Hawaii
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.