Advancing knowledge and practice in
epidemiology and prevention of neurological diseases

The National Institute for Stroke and Applied Neurosciences (NISAN) conducts epidemiological studies and clinical trials to improve health and outcomes in people with major neurological disorders. Current research programmes focus on stroke epidemiology and prevention, traumatic brain injury and dementia.

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PreventS-MD®

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Stroke Riskometer®

Our award winning and easy-to-use tool for measuring your individual risk of a stroke

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AWARDS + MEDIA
WSO Global Stroke Alliance meeting
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NISAN researchers give talk for Proxymm Science Pte Ltd
representatives from Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
AWARDS + MEDIA
WSO Global Stroke Alliance meeting photo

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

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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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Debbie Meko is a successful recipient for the WSO 2025 funding round

Debbie Meko, NISAN PhD student, recently participated in the World Stroke Organisation Future Stroke Leaders Programme Cohort 3. She has been awarded a seed fund grant by the WSO for her project: Enhancing Stroke Care Quality in Papua New Guinea and Ghana through the implementation of Functional Stroke Units.

The project will be coordinated by Future Stroke Leaders, who are Debbie's group members. The project’s main purpose is to improve the quality of stroke care in Papua New Guinea and Ghana hospitals by implementing stroke units aligned with WSO recommendations.

Debbie says it is a great privilege to receive such funding support

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NISAN researchers give talk for Proxymm Science Pte Ltd

On 14 March 2025, Valery Feigin, Rita Krishnamurthi and Michael Kravchenko presented talks to a delegation of 18 international neurologists. This was part of an educational visit to NISAN, arranged by Proxymm Science Pte Ltd.

The title of the session was Bridging health and technology for advancing patient care in neurology - perspectives in New Zealand.

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Valery Feign and Balakrishnan Nair met with the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Health

On 6 December 2024, Valery Feign and Balakrishnan Nair met with the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Health, Professor Dr. Tran Van Thuan, and representatives of various departments under the Ministry of Health and Bach Mai Stroke Centre. They discussed intervention solutions to prevent stroke and other non-communicable diseases.

Bala also met with representatives from Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

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