University of Otago brain researcher Prof Louise Parr-Brownlie will co-lead a new international brain research project. So a new international partnership has been established with the aim of improving brain health research and treatment, which is to be co-led by University of Otago brain researcher Prof Louise Parr-Brownlie. In conjunction with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the European Commission, the University of Otago has been named as the New Zealand host of the Horizon Europe Brain Health Partnership. Prof Parr-Brownlie said teamwork was key to finding real-world solutions, such as new ways to deliver health services, detect brain changes or develop new treatments to improve brain health. ‘‘New Zealand health researchers are world leaders at delivering equitable, person-centric research that improves people’s lives.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 19, 2026 16:34 UTC