8 Nov 2023

Researching why Māori and Pasifika are more affected by brain tumours

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 8 November 2023

Medical research normally consists of huge international projects, but Maori and Pasifika communities have been historically under represented in a lot of research.

This is particularly pronounced when we look at brain tumors, which suggests Maori are disproportionately affected, but we still don't really know why.

University of Auckland research fellow - Dr Thomas Park is trying to change that  using AI to scan a huge library of tumours collected from Maori and Pasifika patients. Dr Park speaks to Jesse.

In Control Room Doctor and Radiologist Discuss Diagnosis while Watching Procedure and Monitors Showing Brain Scans Results, In the Background Patient Undergoes MRI or CT Scan Procedure.

Photo: Gorodenkoff Productions OU / 123RF