Research in health sciences

We have strong connections with the health sector and deliver leading research across the field of health sciences. Our research projects are often developed collaboratively to address organisational and workforce needs.

AUT is home to world-leading researchers across the field of health sciences. We’ve led the world’s largest study of problem gambling treatments, run New Zealand’s only longitudinal study of Pacific Island families and have New Zealand’s only centre for eHealth.

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Pacific wellbeing

Many of our researchers focus on the health and wellbeing of Pacific people, both in New Zealand and the Pacific

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Keith Tudor
Associate Professor El-Shadan Tautolo with his child on his knee.
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Keith Tudor
Pioneers of 'Co-creative TA' celebrated
24 Jul, 2020
AUT Professor of Psychotherapy, Keith Tudor, has received the 2020 Eric Berne Memorial Award in Transactional Analysis (TA).
Associate Professor El-Shadan Tautolo with his child on his knee.
Fathers, let’s think of the kids
17 Jul, 2020
Spending quality time with our children and being involved in their lives will help them through these uncertain times.
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HRC grants for three AUT researchers
02 Jul, 2020
AUT researchers working on stroke, exercise science and traumatic brain injury research have received Health Research Council grants.
Dr Radilaite Cammock
HRC grants for four AUT researchers
27 May, 2020
Dr Radilaite Cammock is one of four AUT researchers who recently received a prestigious Health Research Council grant to support their work.
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Pacific language video series
08 May, 2020
A video series by AUT will highlight the Pacific Islands Families (PIF) Study’s work in shaping resilient futures for Pacific communities.
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Marcelle Nader-Turner
Christine Clark
Til Chhetri
Deborah Heke
Nitika Kumari
Marcelle Nader-Turner
Great graduatesMarcelle Nader-TurnerDoctor of Health ScienceWith a background as a school counsellor, doctoral student Marcelle Nader-Turner is currently exploring the role pornography plays in the lives of adolescents.With a background as a school counsellor, it’s not surprising that Doctor of Health Science student Marcelle Nader-Turner is exploring the role pornography plays in the lives of adolescents. She hopes that her doctoral research can lead to more open conversations about this topic, especially for young women, says Marcelle whose research is supervised by Dr Gareth Terry and Dr Katie Palmer Du Preez.
Christine Clark
Great graduatesChristine ClarkChief Executive, Kalandra Education GroupDoctor of Health Science
Master of Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Health ScienceWhat she enjoyed most about her studies was the support she received every step of the way, says Dr Christine Clark who completed a Doctor of Health Science.What she enjoyed most about her studies was the support she received every single step of the way, says Dr Christine Clark who completed her Doctor of Health Science in 2018. For her doctoral research, Christine used grounded theory to research how healthcare assistants managed their day. Her studies also inspired her to start her own business; successful training organisation Kalandra Education Group.
Til Chhetri
Great graduatesTil ChhetriDoctor of PhilosophyAUT PhD student Til Chhetri is investigating one of the ways the rise in migrant workers could affect public health in Nepal – HIV transmission and prevention.More and more Nepalese are working abroad, and that is starting to have an impact on the country. AUT PhD student Til Chhetri is investigating one of the ways this migration trend could affect public health in Nepal – HIV transmission and prevention. Expecting to complete his PhD in 2020, Til is plannning to take his newfound knowledge back home to Nepal to support his country and community.
Deborah Heke
Great graduatesDeborah HekeDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Health Science
Bachelor of Health ScienceSometimes she feels like AUT chose her, says PhD student Deborah Heke who is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy in Māori health at AUT.Sometimes she feels like AUT chose her, says PhD student Deborah Heke who is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy in Māori health at AUT. For her doctoral research, Deborah is focusing on physical activity and wāhine Māori. Deborah’s research is supervised by Dr Isaac Warbrick, the co-director of Taupua Waiora Centre for Māori Health Research.
Nitika Kumari
Great graduatesNitika KumariResearch Fellow, New Zealand College of ChiropracticDoctor of PhilosophyAs one of New Zealand’s leading universities in the field of physiotherapy, AUT was perfect for her PhD, says Nitika Kumari who came to AUT from India.As one of New Zealand’s leading universities in the field of physiotherapy, AUT was the perfect place for her doctoral study, says Nitika Kumari who came to AUT as an international student from India. She would highly recommend a PhD to other students, says Nitika who is now a research fellow at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic; a role she was offered soon after submitting her PhD thesis.
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