Rate My Professor Nese Conway

In her current roles, Dr. Conway leads the delivery of the Pacific Health curriculum at the Otago Medical School, collaborating with educators from other campuses to ensure comprehensive teaching. She actively supports and promotes the development of Pacific health research and services, engaging with students and Pacific communities both in New Zealand and across the region. Her scholarly output includes several peer-reviewed publications focused on public health issues in Pacific Island nations. Notable works are: Emont et al. (2017), 'Epidemiological investigation of a diarrhea outbreak in the South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu during a severe La Niña-associated drought emergency in 2011,' published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene; Asher et al. (2017), 'Global Asthma Network survey suggests more national asthma strategies could reduce burden of asthma,' in Allergologia et Immunopathologia; Lan et al. (2015), 'Dermatological disorders in Tuvalu between 2009 and 2012,' in Molecular Medicine Reports; Gass et al. (2012), 'A multicenter evaluation of diagnostic tools to define endpoints for programs to eliminate Bancroftian Filariasis,' in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases; and Massey et al. (2011), 'Ten years on: Highlights and challenges of directly observed treatment short-course as the recommended TB control strategy in four Pacific Island nations,' in Journal of Rural & Tropical Public Health. Through her teaching leadership and research, Dr. Conway enhances understanding of Pacific health challenges and strengthens academic-community partnerships.