AG飞禽走兽电子 scholars receive prestigious HRC awards
Five AG飞禽走兽电子 scholars were yesterday announced as recipients of the Health Research Council’s 2017 career development awards.
The awards recognise New Zealand’s outstanding emerging talent, and seek to foster the country’s health research workforce by enabling sought-after development opportunities.
Associate Professor Lindsay White, Associate Dean of Research & Enterprise for AG飞禽走兽电子’s Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences, says the grants underscore the depth of valuable health research underway at AG飞禽走兽电子. “It is pleasing to see the vital work of a number of AG飞禽走兽电子 researchers recognised in this way. Their studies stand to make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of New Zealand communities.”
The recipients are:
- Debra Gerrard: Māori PhD Scholarship
Taiohe and whānau entering acute mental health with alcohol and drug issues.
Primary supervisor: Professor Denise Wilson - Dr Tamasin Taylor: Pacific Postdoctoral Fellowship
Understanding Pacific Island Peoples Experiences of Bariatric Surgery.
Mentor: Richard Siegert - Dr Alayne Hall: Māori Postdoctoral Fellowship
Tūhono Māori: Promoting secure whānau relationships for traumatised mokopuna.Mentor: Denise Wilson - Karol Czuba: Clinical Research Training Fellowship
Improving outcomes for support workers in aged care.
Mentor: Nicola Kayes - Terry Dobbs: Clinical Research Training Fellowship
Korero mai: Taitamariki Māori development of healthy relationships.
Mentor: Jane Koziol-McLain
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