Two Ngāi Tahu researchers are among five Māori recipients of cancer research scholarships awarded by Te Kāhui Matepukupuku o Aotearoa (Cancer Society of New Zealand) and Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori Cancer Leadership Aotearoa. The funding supports efforts to address health inequities for Māori cancer patients.
Jayde Ngata (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Porou) from the University of Otago, Christchurch, will lead research focused on understanding how tumour bacteria can help improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy for people with colorectal (bowel) cancer.
Gemella Reynolds-Hatem (Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Hāteatea, Ngāti Waewae – Ngāi Tahu) from the University of Otago, Dunedin, has received a Master’s scholarship for research focused on improving outcomes for Ngāi Tahu whānau affected by the CDH1 gene mutation, linked to breast cancer in wahine.
The funded projects focus on improving outcomes for Māori and addressing health inequities in cancer care.
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