This  year’s 2022 ‘we’re talking health’ research talks once again showcased health researchers from Canterbury and their work. Our theme this year was “your health, the health of your whānau” with a range of interesting talks across many areas of our communities. It was exciting and inspiring to learn about the mahi in Canterbury being done to make healthier communities around us. If you missed it- watch the presentations here or select the individual talk below!

 

THE RAPID RISE OF RAPID DELIVERY: UNHEALTHY PRODUCTS FROM YOUR PHONE TO YOUR DOOR

Dr Rose Crossin: Lecturer, Department of Population Health, University of Otago, Christchurch. Click here

 

 

WHY CAN’T I BE BOTHERED? HOW TRANSLATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE CAN HELP US UNDERSTAND LOSS OF MOTIVATION IN BRAIN DISORDERS.

Dr Campbell Le Heron: Senior Lecturer Department of Medicine, University of Otago Christchurch, Consultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, New Zealand Brain Research Institute, Christchurch. Click here

 

 

YOUR TIME MATTERS: REDUCING THE TIME SPENT IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Dr Laura Hamill: Research Fellow, Emergency Department, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha. Click here

 

 

SHOULD EXERCISE BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE CANCER TREATMENT PROCESS?

Jessica Allan: Postgraduate student, School of Health Sciences University of Canterbury. Click here

 

 

DIABETES TECHNOLOGY IS IMPROVING LIVES, BUT ACCESS IS KEY

Dr Martin de Bock: Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics, University of Otago, Christchurch, Paediatric Endocrinologist, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha. Click here

 

 

HEART HEALTH BEGINS IN THE WOMB: THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY BEGINNINGS

Dr Sarah Harris: Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics, University of Otago, Christchurch, Paediatrician, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha. Click here

 

 

SOCIAL SUPPORT AS A SOURCE OF RESILIENCE

Professor Joe Boden: Professor, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch. Click here

 

 

CAN WE PREVENT DEMENTIA?

Professor  John Dalrymple-Alford: Professor, School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Brain Research Institute, Christchurch. Click here