Friday 18 December 2015 10:49am
The Healthier Lives National Science Challenge was launched at the Otākou marae, Dunedin, by the Hon Steven Joyce, on 4 December, 2015.
Professor Jim Mann, director of Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research, will lead the Healthier Lives National Science Challenge, which is hosted by the University of Otago. Deputy directors are Professor Parry Guilford, University of Otago, and Professor Cliona Ni Mhurchu, University of Auckland.
The Otākou Rūnanga hosted the launch at the picturesque Otākou marae on the Otago Peninsula, which was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), partner Universities and Research Institutes, and key stakeholders including policy makers, health researchers, health providers and community groups.
From left: Professor Jim Mann (Director), Ms Margie Apa (Healthier Lives Governance Group and Counties Manakau DHB), Professor Richard Blaikie (University of Otago), Mr Tuari Potiki (Otākou Rūnanga and University of Otago), Ms Donna Matahaere (Chair, Otākou Rūnanga, and University of Otago Council), Hon Steven Joyce (Minister for Science and Innovation), Mr Tamati Olsen (Chief Advisor Māori, MBIE), Professor Jim Metson (Chief Science Advisor, MBIE).
Read more about Healthier Lives
- Magnitude of health challenge highlighted, ODT, 5 December, 2015
- New Healthier Lives Challenge, Scoop website, 4 December, 2015
