Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 18, 2018 18:46:28 GMT 12
NATIONAL MĀORI GENETICS RESEARCH CENTRE UNVEILED IN KAITĀIA
Māori genetics is at the forefront at the countrys newest Māori medical research centre officially opened today in the Far North.
The partnership between The Moko Foundation and a national alliance of world-renowned scientists and medical clinicians will look to develop tailored responses to Māori through understanding of our genetic makeup.
"Having a better idea and a clearer view on patients genetic profile is going to allow us to identify problems early and then make sure they get the right treament - not the treatment that may work but the treatment that will work" says chair and founder of The Moko Foundation, Dr. Lance O'Sullivan.
The project recently secured $500,000 of funding as part of a nationwide research program co-ordinated by Maurice Wilkins Centre.
"The genetics of Pākehā and Asian people is being studied intensively overseas, but the genetics related to Māori health is very unique to New Zealand and so we should really be putting alot of our resources in to these issues specific to us here.".......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/national-maori-genetics-research-centre-unveiled-kaitaia
Māori genetics is at the forefront at the countrys newest Māori medical research centre officially opened today in the Far North.
The partnership between The Moko Foundation and a national alliance of world-renowned scientists and medical clinicians will look to develop tailored responses to Māori through understanding of our genetic makeup.
"Having a better idea and a clearer view on patients genetic profile is going to allow us to identify problems early and then make sure they get the right treament - not the treatment that may work but the treatment that will work" says chair and founder of The Moko Foundation, Dr. Lance O'Sullivan.
The project recently secured $500,000 of funding as part of a nationwide research program co-ordinated by Maurice Wilkins Centre.
"The genetics of Pākehā and Asian people is being studied intensively overseas, but the genetics related to Māori health is very unique to New Zealand and so we should really be putting alot of our resources in to these issues specific to us here.".......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/national-maori-genetics-research-centre-unveiled-kaitaia