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The changing world of health, or Changing the world of health

  • AMRF
  • Feb 28
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 12

"The question is when you've got a big apparently unsolvable set of problems, what can we do as leaders to move forward?"

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Curious about the important role health research plays in the New Zealand health system?


Curious about the journey from medical researcher to New Zealand’s Director-General of Health? Hear first-hand from one of New Zealand’s leading cancer epidemiologists and health researchers. Discover the important role health research plays in the New Zealand health system. Explore the former Director-General of Health’s background in public health and cancer research. Hear from Dr Diana Sarfati as she celebrates the importance of medical and health science research in this country. Glean insights on health in New Zealand from this leading health services researcher, the former New Zealand Director-General of Health.


Enjoy this video from AMRF's first event in our 70th Anniversary Speaker Series!


In it you can hear from Dr Diana Sarfati, former NZ Director-General of Health, cancer epidemiologist, and eminent health services researcher. She talks about two points:

  1. The challenges driving the changing world of health

  2. Her journey as a health researcher to change the world of health (in a small way)


In 2025, AMRF proudly marks 70 years of funding groundbreaking medical research, marking the awarding of over $100,000,000 to dedicated medical and health science researchers. 


Our 70th year will feature a three-part speaker series in February, May, and August in Auckland. These events will showcase leading medical researchers who have made a significant difference in their fields. Check out our website for more info or scroll down to comments for the link.


"Empowering researchers, transforming lives."


Auckland Medical Research Foundation, marking 70 years of funding medical research; in partnership with JMI Wealth, Auckland University of Technology, and University of Auckland d, with print partners Blue Star New Zealand.


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