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Current Landscape of fMRI and Neurotechnology Infrastructure in Hawaiʻi: A Comprehensive Overview

Poster Session D - Monday, March 9, 2026, 8:00 – 10:00 am PDT, Fairview/Kitsilano Ballroom

Aaron Nakamura¹ (), Mike Tran¹, Jonas Vibell¹; ¹University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Comprehensive documentation of neuroimaging and neurophysiological equipment is essential for advancing collaborative and regionally representative neuroscience. Yet, the distribution and accessibility of such facilities in Hawaiʻi is not yet systematically mapped. This gap limits coordination among clinical and academic institutions and obscures the state’s capacity for large-scale, multi-site research. To address this, the Hawaiʻi fMRI and Neurotechnology Infrastructure Mapping Project (Hi-Fi) is establishing a standardized database of neuroimaging and neurophysiological equipment, including MRI, fMRI, EEG, MEG, TMS, rTMS, and fNIR, across the Hawaiian Islands. The current focus is on publicly accessible institutions, providing an initial framework for transparent reporting and future expansion to private entities. Medical and educational organizations housing relevant equipment were identified through publicly available institutional information. Short structured surveys were then distributed to collect detailed data on equipment specifications, field strength, research or clinical usage, accessibility, and willingness to collaborate. Collected data are being synthesized into an open-access report and interactive database summarizing Hawaiʻi’s neurotechnology infrastructure. Preliminary findings highlight both the diversity of available resources and the need for improved visibility across institutions. By consolidating this information, Hi-Fi aims to enhance statewide, national, and international research connectivity, reduce redundancy in equipment acquisition, and promote equitable access to advanced measurement technologies. This initiative represents the first systematic effort to map Hawaiʻi’s neuroimaging and neurophysiological landscape and establishes a foundation for sustainable, collaborative growth in the region’s neuroscience capacity and future inclusion of private entities.

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