An interactive new website aimed at supporting Māori students and whānau to make more informed decisions about education, training and careers, features two HRC-funded researchers: Dr Melanie Cheung and Mr Maui Hudson.
The new website - www.maorifuturemakers.com - contains online video interviews of 30 high-achievers talking about their study pathways, educational achievements and work experiences.
Melanie Cheung (Ngāti Rangitihi, Te Arawa) is a neurobiologist at Te Kotahi Research Institute at the University of Waikato and the Centre for Brain Research at The University of Auckland. Melanie is currently developing a model of partnership for Māori whanau working with scientists and clinicians conducting research into Huntington's disease as part of a 2010 HRC Eru Pomare Fellowship.
Maui Hudson (Whakatohea, Ngā Ruahine, Te Mahurehure) is an iwi research developer at the University of Waikato. Maui, who is a member of the HRC's Ethics Committee, is undertaking HRC-funded research looking at Māori ethics in relation to biobanking and genomic research.
Check out Melanie and Maui's videos below or go to the Maori Future Makers website.