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Community-Centered Science


A Space Built With You in Mind
What you feel when you enter a clinic matters. At Kalo Clinical Research, our space was thoughtfully created to ease uncertainty, invite questions, and support people who may be new to clinical research. Every detail reflects our commitment to care, dignity, and trust.
Jan 262 min read


When One Voice Shapes the Future: What Clinical Research and Dr. King Teach Us About Generational Impact
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the power of one voice to create lasting change. Clinical research moves forward when individuals share their lived experience, shaping safer, more inclusive medicine for generations to come.
Jan 192 min read


The Health We Study and Why It Matters for Our Communities
The health conditions studied in clinical research shape the future of medicine. At Kalo Clinical Research, our study areas reflect real community health needs, with a focus on inclusion, access, and trust so research better reflects the people it is meant to serve.
In gratitude, we thrive!
Jan 123 min read


Holding What We’ve Built, Stepping Into What’s Ahead
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on what we have built together. Grounded in community, ethics, and shared responsibility, we step into the new year guided by purpose and trust.
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Caring for Health During the Holidays: What Research Teaches Us About This Season
The holiday season can impact stress levels, heart health, and access to care. Here’s what research teaches us about health during the holidays — and why people-first research matters year-round.
Dec 22, 20252 min read


The Season of Participation: How Small Choices Shape the Future of Medicine
This season reminds us that small choices matter. Learn how exploring clinical research opportunities can help shape safer, more inclusive medicine for generations to come.
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Gratitude in Action: Honoring the Communities Who Make Research Possible
Gratitude in research shows up in the small, steady acts — the questions people ask, the courage they bring, and the trust they share. Explore how community care guides ethical, people-first research at Kalo and how participation helps shape safer medicine for everyone.
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Giving Through Research: A Different Way to Give Back This Season
Discover how clinical research offers a powerful way to give back—creating safer, more inclusive medicine for future generations. This season, your participation can help close gaps, build equity, and shape tomorrow’s healthcare.
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Honoring the Original Stewards of This Land: A Reflection for Native American Heritage Month
We honor the Indigenous peoples whose lands we work on — the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. This reflection shares why our land acknowledgment is part of our daily practice, and how gratitude and respect guide the way we care for our community.
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Honoring Home: Reflections from the CNHA 2025 Convention
At the 2025 CNHA Convention, Kalo Clinical Research leaders Bella Tukuafu Johnson and Alina Nehele Brewer reconnected with the heart of their mission—research as an act of care for home and community.
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Partners, Not Employees — Kalo’s Independent Role in Research
Clinical research can feel closed off—especially if it seems tied to corporate agendas. Kalo Clinical Research stands alongside sponsors as an independent, people-first site. We center dignity, plain-language consent, and clean operations to protect participants and strengthen data quality. Independence builds trust with communities and credibility with partners. Prefer a direct path? Join a Study, Partner with Us, or scan the FAQs for details.
Sep 18, 20253 min read


From Canoes to Clinics — Innovation as a Pacific Islander Legacy
Long before GPS, Pacific Islanders crossed oceans using knowledge, courage, and community. That spirit fuels how Kalo approaches clinical research today—bridging cultural legacy with modern science so progress serves real people. We protect dignity, value representation, and invite everyone into the journey. Ready to carry this legacy forward? Join a Study or Partner with Us.
Sep 18, 20252 min read
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