Cancer and Chronic Conditions (C3) research group, Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington

Addressing cancer, chronic conditions and health inequalities in Aotearoa

We lead research that drives health policy and system change, to improve equity and Māori health outcomes.

Ka arahina e mātou te rangahau e ākīa ai ngā panonihanga o ngā kaupapa here me ngā pūnaha o te hauora, kia piki ake ai te manarite me ngā hua hauora Māori.

We work collaboratively at the interface of public health, health services research and clinical medicine.

Research themes

Cancer and Māori

Insights on cancer and Māori from prevention to treatment, and survival across cancer types.

Cancer care systems and health equity

Research on cancer control, survival gaps, COVID-19 impacts, and rheumatic heart disease.

Indigenous and global cancer collaborations

Global cancer research activities including indigenous inequalities and Pacific cancer control.