Contact Details
University Links
- Position
- Professor and Head of the Department of Māori and Indigenous Health Innovation
- Department
- Department of Māori Indigenous Health Innovation (Christchurch)
- Qualifications
- MBChB FRANZCP
- Research summary
- Maori health
Research
Professor Cameron Lacey (Te Atiawa), is Head of Department of Māori Indigenous Research Innovation, and is a Professor and Psychiatrist within the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago, Christchurch. Cameron is also the Clinical Director of Research for Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha.
His research has a focus on improving equity of access and outcomes for Māori, with a strong track record of clinical and research experience working with Māori and whānau. His research focuses on Hauora Māori (Māori Health) and mental health and indigenous medical education.
Cameron is Principal Investigator on four Health Research Council (HRC) funded projects investigating Māori and mental illness. His former roles include a Psychiatrist in old age psychiatry and the Medical Director for West Coast District Health Board.