Samoan Obesity, Lifestyle and Genetic Adaptations Study Group

26/08/2026

Are you a 15-19 year old boy in American Samoa?

Join our study! We are currently recruiting boys to join our study about sexual and reproductive health education in American Samoa!

Participation includes sharing information in a virtual focus group with peers around your age for an hour on Zoom on Thursday, August 27th at 4pm.

If you are interested, please reach out to participate:
📧 [email protected]
Anagha Chundury

Share this post with someone who might be interested!

18/08/2026

Asking our Facebook friends for help getting a small package from Honolulu to Pago. Please let us know if you might be able to help!

Thank you!

O loʻo matou talosaga atu i a matou uō i luga o le Facebook mo se fesoasoani e aveina ai se afifi laʻitiiti mai Honolulu i Pago. Faʻamolemole taʻu mai pe mafai ona e fesoasoani mai!

Faʻafetai tele!

05/08/2026

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This WIC Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month, we join in on celebrating breastfeeding and recognizing the importance of supporting families throughout their infant feeding journey.

28/07/2026

We're looking for participants (8-10 weeks pregnant, living in American Samoa 🇦🇸, and Pacific Islander) to join the GROW study. If you're interested in learning more or think you may be eligible, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Send us a DM or give us a call for more information.
📞 699-5221

22/07/2026

📣 Join a Focus Group on Mental Health & Well-Being

We invite you to participate in a research study discussion about mental health and well-being. Focus groups will be held in person in Nu'uuli.

Focus Group Schedule
👩🏽 Women (30+) – Saturday, July 25 at 1:00 PM
👩🏽 Women (18–29) – Monday, July 27 at 5:30 PM
👨🏽 Men (18–29) – Thursday, July 30 at 5:30 PM
👨🏽 Men (30+) – Saturday, August 1 at 1:00 PM

To sign up or learn more:
📞 684-258-5603
☎️ Office: 684-699-5221
📩 [email protected]

You can also send us a DM or contact Amy Colliver for more information.

07/07/2026

It's been a while since our last post, but we've been busy in the GROW Lab! 🤰

We're still looking for participants (8-10 weeks pregnant, living in American Samoa 🇦🇸, and Pacific Islander) to join the GROW study. If you're interested in learning more or think you may be eligible, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Send us a DM or give us a call for more information.
📞 699-5221

10/06/2026

Are you a 15-19 year old girl in American Samoa? 👧🏻

Join our study! We are currently recruiting girls to join our study about sexual and reproductive health education in American Samoa!

Participation includes sharing information in a focus group with peers around your age for an hour.

If you are interested, please reach out to participate:
📞 256-6187
📧 [email protected]

You will be compensated for your time.

If you are an adolescent boy, don’t worry - we will be recruiting you soon!

03/06/2026

Know someone 8-10 weeks pregnant, living in American Samoa 🇦🇸, and interested in being part of an exciting research study? 🌺

Tag them below or share this post so they don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate!

30/04/2026

Asking our Facebook friends for help getting a small package from Honolulu to Pago. Please let us know if you might be able to help!

Thank you!