The Burden of Disease Epidemiology, Equity and Cost-Effectiveness Programme (BODE3)
The Burden of Disease Epidemiology, Equity and Cost-Effectiveness Programme (BODE³) was a Health Research Council funded research programme. It has studied the health and wider societal gains, costs, cost-effectiveness and equity impacts of health sector interventions, and has built capacity in modelling of health sector interventions.
Health Research Council funding for the BODE3 Programme officially finished in January 2022. This programme of research has produced important evidence on the health impacts and cost effectiveness of a range of policies and interventions for Aotearoa New Zealand. It has also supported many staff in developing skills in the field of epidemiological/health economic modelling. Going forward, there are a number of modelling research projects that will be continuing in the Department of Public Health and these projects will form a research network: SiHMNet: Simulation Health Modelling Network. Additional work that builds on BODE³ tobacco modelling is being led by the University of Melbourne.
Email bode3@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/research/bode3
Health, Environment and Infection Research Unit (HEIRU)
The Health, Environment and Infection Research Unit is a collaboration of researchers focused on the impact of infectious diseases and adverse environmental factors on population health. We use a range of research methods to investigate these health concerns; to identify effective interventions to reduce the burden of disease and inequalities; and to support the move to greater environmental sustainability. HEIRU aims to provide evidence-based recommendations and advice to support New Zealand and international agencies and practitioners in their disease prevention and control activities.
Email michael.baker@otago.ac.nzWeb otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/research/heiru
Healthier Lives – He Oranga Hauora National Science Challenge 2015–2024
The Healthier Lives – He Oranga Hauora National Science Challenge was a national research collaboration dedicated to achieving healthier lives for all New Zealanders.
It has contributed evidence, technology and tools that can help to achieve more equitable health outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The website remains available as a resource and for archived materials.
Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit (HePPRU)
The Health Promotion and Policy Research Unit aims to foster excellence in research in health promotion and public health policy. HePPRU works in collaboration with policy-makers and policy advocates to advance the good health of the peoples of Aotearoa/New Zealand through independent, critical and innovative research, teaching, and community service.
Email louise.signal@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/heppru
He Kainga Oranga / Housing and Health Research Programme
He Kainga Oranga, the Housing and Health Research Programme, examines and clarifies the links between Housing and Health. Although the association between poor housing and ill health is known, the links that make up the causal chain have until recently been poorly understood. Conducting our own studies and examining existing evidence enables us to identify and evaluate housing-related interventions to improve individual, family and community health. Our multi-disciplinary team has expertise in both qualitative and quantitative disciplines.
Email healthyhousing@otago.ac.nz
Web healthyhousing.org.nz
Māori Indigenous Health Innovation (MIHI)
MIHI is based at the University of Otago, Christchurch. We undertake and support research that explores Māori health inequities and building excellence in research evidence that contributes to Māori health advancement.
- Heart Health: The Hauora Manawa community heart study
- Medical education research
- Chronic kidney disease
- Respiratory disease
- Mental health
- Community service
Web otago.ac.nz/christchurch/research/mihi
Pacific Health Research at Otago
Talofa lava, kia orana, malo e lelei, fakaalofa lahi atu, bula vinaka, malo ni, halo ola keta, mauri, fakatalofa atu, and warm Pacific greetings!
We're celebrating our Pacific health research in the Division of Health Sciences.
Learn about what's going on in Pacific health research, how we can support researchers, and where to start if you're excited about research.
Email vot@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/pacific-health-research
Search the Health Sciences Expertise Database
The Division of Health Sciences benefits from its high calibre of staff and their wide range of skills and research expertise.
Our Staff Expertise Database provides details on University of Otago, Health Sciences staff. Each staff profile provides information on qualifications, current academic position, contact details, and a summary of research and publications.
You can search our database by keyword (eg cardiovascular) or by name.
Health Sciences expertise database
Stroke neurology
Professor Anna Ranta's research focuses on stroke epidemiology and service delivery optimisation, service integration, health equity and knowledge translation. She is a Consultant Stroke Neurologist with Capital, Coast, and Hutt Valley District alongside her roles as Head of the Department of Medicine and Professor of Neurology at University of Otago Wellington. She is also the Clinical Co-Director for the National Hyper-Acute Stroke Service.
Current research projects include:
- Developing a national stroke data strategy with Te Whatu Ora
- Co-designing community stroke interventions for Māori living in rural areas
- Ongoing work on the REGIONS Care Study including linking data with the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI)
- Co-leading a Health Research Council programme grant sub-study on IDI data linkage to determine nationwide stroke epidemiology as part of the ARCOS V Study
- Evaluating Telestroke models of care in the pre-hospital and post-discharge settings
- Assessing the FeSS (“Fever, Sugar, Swallow”) tool within NZ Stroke Hospitals
- Testing feasibility of stroke service support in Pacific Islands
- Assessing an Atrial Fibrillation electronic decision support tool
Professor Ranta is accepting enquiries for PhD opportunities.
Email anna.ranta@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/healthsciences/expertise/profile/index.html?id=2356
Te Rōpū Rangahau Hauora A Eru Pōmare
Te Rōpū Rangahau Hauora a Eru Pōmare strives to create a Kaupapa Māori space committed to improving Māori health outcomes and eliminating inequalities through quality science and ongoing theoretical development. It takes a rights-based approach consistent with the Treaty of Waitangi, and is engaged with community through a spectrum of influence from community development, policy advocacy, research dissemination and Māori health research workforce development.
Email bridget.robson@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/research/erupomare