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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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Our academics Jane Koziol-McLain Professor of Nursing Professor Jane Koziol-McLain has over 30 years of experience in nursing as well as a talent for research into the health system response to violence against women and children. Professor Jane Koziol-McLain has over 30 years of experience in nursing as well as a talent for research into the health system response to violence against women and children. She is the director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research, while balancing teaching responsibilities and consulting work in the Pacific with the United Nations Population Fund. Professor Koziol-McLain has been recognised time and time again for her research and was inducted into the Johns Hopkins University Society of Scholars in 2013.

Our academics Valery Feigin Professor of Epidemiology and Neurology Professor Valery Feigin is globally known as an expert on stroke, traumatic brain injury prevention, epidemiology and treatment/rehabilitation. Professor Valery Feigin is globally known as an expert on stroke, traumatic brain injury prevention, epidemiology and treatment/rehabilitation. Throughout his career he has received a number of prestigious national and international awards, including for his work on the Stroke Riskometer™ app, which was voted the top health-related app worldwide.

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Professor Jarrod Haar, Professor Patria Hume, Professor Denise Wilson

Five questions with Prof. Ineke Crezee

09 Apr, 2021

We asked Professor Ineke Crezee five questions about her research ahead of her Inaugural Professorial Address.

New Royal Society Te Apārangi Fellows

16 Mar, 2021

Three AUT academics have been elected as Fellows to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Celebrating AUT's women academics

08 Mar, 2021

Today is International Women’s Day. Read a sample of the research from AUT’s women academics who are working to improve the lives of women in our society.

More help needed for parents

23 Feb, 2021

A new study examines the mental health of parents of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

New Professors and Associate Professors

30 Nov, 2020

Nine academics have been appointed to the position of Professor, effective from 1 January 2021. 19 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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