From left: Associate Professor Miriam Scadeng and Associate Professor Samantha Holdsworth
Associate Professor Miriam Scadeng, (Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging) is the principal investigator on a study that aims to map the effects of methamphetamine on the brain and heart of recovering addicts, potentially improving their chances of recovery.
The project, underway in Tairāwhiti-Gisborne, is a collaboration between Manaaki Moves Trust and the Mātai Medical Research Institute, and also involves Associate Professor Samantha Holdsworth, (Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging). The study combines the expertise of community leaders with the power of advanced imaging technology to help people on their journey to recovery. A story on the potential impact of the project and the people involved is featured in the Guardian.