Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Haxby Abbott
290 Leith Walk, Dunedin, OtagoTicket Information
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The title of Professor Abbott's lecture is: "But what if we were to do it differently..?"
About Professor Abbott's research.
Musculoskeletal disorders contribute to significant losses in quality of life and considerable demand on healthcare resources. Haxby Abbott’s research has focused on the management of common musculoskeletal problems in middle-aged and older adults, particularly osteoarthritis.
Health economic evaluations of the cost-effectiveness of treatments have been his more recent focus. Haxby’s work has largely been funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand. He has collaborated widely with researchers locally and internationally.
Joint Clinic and other work.
Haxby has also worked with the Southern District Health Board to implement the Joint Clinic - a practical solution to addressing the unmet need of people referred to Dunedin Hospital with osteoarthritis. He has served as the chief editor for national and international academic journals, and has a steadfast interest in fostering high-quality research and developing new researchers.
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