Staff
Staff of the National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research
Directors
Max is also Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences and Professor of Psychology and Public Health.
Professor Janis Paterson
Janis is also the Foundation Director of the longitudinal study entitled the Pacific Islands Families Study that is focused on the development of the child within the context of the family.
Research Fellow
Dr Wendy Wrapson works across the eight centres comprising the Institute, assisting with the preparation of grant applications and journal articles.
Directors and Coordinators of Research Centres
Centre for Migrant and Refugee Research
- Professor Max Abbott, Director
- Dr Grace Wong, Associate Director
Centre for Pacific Health and Development Research
- Dr El-Shadan Tautolo, Director
- Professor Janis Paterson, Foundation Director
Gambling and Addictions Research Centre
- Professor Max Abbott, Director
- Dr Maria Bellringer, Associate Director
Taupua Waiora Centre for Māori Health Research
Centre for Child Health Research