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Kathryn McPherson

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Academic career

After training as a nurse in Australia and a midwife in Scotland, McPherson did a 1998 PhD from the University of Edinburgh titled 'Functional recovery after brain injury rehabilitation' . McPherson moved to Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, receiving many research grants and holding numerous posts, including the board of Work and Income. Notable students include Matire Harwood.

Since 2015 McPherson has been chief executive of the Health Research Council of New Zealand.

McPherson's research focuses on rehabilitation and return-to-work, especially after brain injuries and events.

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