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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Jane Koziol-McLain
Max Abbott CNZM
Valery Feigin
Jane Koziol-McLain
Our professors 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.
Max Abbott CNZM
Our professors Max Abbott CNZM Professor of Psychology and Public Health Professor Max Abbott’s pioneering research in mental and public health, and contributions to gambling, addictions and migrant health research have positively impacted NZ communities. Professor Max Abbott has been at the helm of AUT’s Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences for more than two decades. Prior to becoming dean in 1991, Professor Abbott was the founding National Director of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, a position he held for ten years. His pioneering research and advocacy in mental and public health, and significant contributions to gambling, addictions and migrant health research have positively impacted New Zealand communities.
Valery Feigin
Our professors 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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Emeritus Professor of Nutrition, Elaine Rush
Dr Ali Seyfoddin
Professor Valery Feigin
Professor Denise Wilson
Valery Feigin
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Emeritus Professor of Nutrition, Elaine Rush
Big bodies need big servings of 5+ a day
14 Jan, 2020
New study recommends greater variety and colour in food dietary guidelines, and serving sizes in direct proportion to body size.
Dr Ali Seyfoddin
Medicinal cannabis research
13 Dec, 2019
AUT and Zeacann Ltd have received approval from the Ministry of Health for medicinal cannabis research and development.
Professor Valery Feigin
Plan to mitigate neurological disorders
11 Dec, 2019
Professor Valery Feigin leads global strategy to bridge the gap between growing burden of neurological disorders and overstretched health resources.
Professor Denise Wilson
Empathy needed to reduce family violence
04 Dec, 2019
AUT report finds that agencies and services designed to aid wāhine Māori in unsafe relationships often contribute to their entrapment.
Valery Feigin
New accolades for most cited scientist
21 Nov, 2019
AUT’s Professor Valery Feigin has been elected as both a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi and a Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
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Deborah Heke
Apollo Taito
Christine Clark
Renu Sisodia
Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani
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.
Apollo Taito
Great graduatesApollo TaitoDoctor of Health ScienceDoctoral student Apollo Taito is researching how Pacific mental health leaders manage their form of leadership within a District Health Board setting.As a multi-cultural society, New Zealand benefits from different cultural perspectives when it comes to governance and leadership. It is this idea that has informed Apollo Taito’s doctoral research in the field of healthcare. He says the support he receives from his wife, AUT and his supervisors has been integral to his success. Apollo’s connection with his research topic and his supervisors runs deep.
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.
Renu Sisodia
Great graduatesRenu SisodiaDoctor of PhilosophyHer PhD research focuses on indigenous communities facing water crises in Rajasthan, India, says Renu Sisodia who came to AUT to study a PhD in public health.Her PhD research focuses on indigenous communities facing water crises in Rajasthan, India, says Renu Sisodia who came to AUT as an international student to study a PhD in public health. Her research will help empower the Sahariya community, says Renu whose PhD is supervised by Dr Cath Conn.
Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani
Great graduatesQorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah AdnaniDoctor of PhilosophyShe was attracted to AUT by the reputation of its midwifery department, says Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani who is completing a PhD in midwifery.She was attracted to AUT by the reputation of its midwifery department, says Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani. She loves the supportive environment AUT offers for postgraduate and research students. Being an international PhD student can be challenging, especially if you have English as a second language, Qorinah says.
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