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Spotlighting Pacific Excellence in Heart Health Research and Workforce Development
The Fatu Malosi Pacific summer research programme was highlighted at the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa 2025 Symposium as a powerful, Pacific-led initiative tackling heart health inequities and building the future Pacific health workforce in Aotearoa.
Te Whare Tukutuku 2025: A Wānanga of Healing, Connection, and Strength
Te Whare Tukutuku, a network of Māori and Pacific heart health professionals funded by the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, came together for their third in-person wānanga in Rotorua last week, fostering collaboration and strength.
Funding Announcements: Co-Director's Support Fund & Travel Grants
We are pleased to support three projects through our Co-Director's Support fund and twenty-seven instances of travel for members to share their research at national and international conferences to date in 2025.
A Rhythm of Excellence: Professor Martin Stiles Takes the Stage
At the Waikato Clinical Campus of the University of Auckland's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Professor Martin Stiles delivered his inaugural professorial lecture, co-hosted by Professor Julian Paton and Professor Prashanthan Sanders.
Tausi Tausi embarks on a PhD to combat death from cardiac arrhythmia in Aotearoa
Pūtahi Manawa student researcher is investigating how the spatial organisation of cardiac proteins affects how the heart contracts. His research could contribute to future treatments for cardiac arrhythmia, saving many lives.
Culture at the Heart: Māori and Pacific Students Step into Heart Health Research
Māori and Pacific students came together at the end of their summer of heart health research with Pūtahi Manawa, displaying their unique perspectives on heart health research and celebrating their accelerated personal and professional growth.