$1m of HRC funding awarded to enhance leptospirosis diagnosis and outcomes for rural and Māori communities

Jackie Benschop

Professor Jackie Benschop and her team at Massey University are recipients of a 2021 Health Delivery Research Project Grant from the HRC for a project that aims to enhance leptospirosis diagnosis and outcomes for rural and Māori communities.   Lay summary of project Poor community awareness and inconsistent laboratory testing for leptospirosis means cases go…

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Award for science communication for Michael Baker

Professor Michael Baker

OHA Management Group member Professor Michael Baker from the University of Otago, Wellington, has been awarded the New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) Cranwell Medal for science communication for 2021. The award was presented by NZAS Co-Presidents Professor Troy Baisden (via Zoom) and Dr Lucy Stewart in person in Wellington, following the association’s online conference…

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