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epidemiology and prevention of neurological diseases

Valery Feigin has been named a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher for the 8th year in a row

In 2025, there are only 13 Highly Cited Researchers in New Zealand and only two at AUT. The Highly Cited Researchers programme identifies and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research. Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their field(s) and publication year in the Web of Science Core Collection over the past 11 years — indicating exceptional influence in their respective disciplines. This list is then refined using other quantitative metrics, as well as qualitative analysis and expert judgment

NISAN team presented at the Indian National Dementia Strategy meeting

On 29 September 2025, Valery Feigin and Rita Krishnamurthi, supported by Bala Nair and Michael Kravchenko, presented virtual talks at the Indian National Dementia Strategy meeting.

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NISAN team at ANZSOC 2025

Six members of the NISAN team attended and presented papers at the Australian and New Zealand Stroke Organisation Conference 2025. This conference was held in Tasmania in September 2025.

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Rita Krishnamurthi presented at the WSO Global Stroke Alliance meeting

Prof. Rita Krishnamurthi presented a paper at the WSO Global Stroke Alliance and Angels ASKAN joint meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam on 25 July 2025

HRC report showcases NISAN’s role in advancing health research impact

NISAN’s research is featured in case study 7 of the HRC (Health Research Council of NZ) 2025 Impact Investment Report. NISAN has been showcased as an excellent example of the value and impact of investing in health research in NZ.

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