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Dr

Sara Mustafa

Research Fellow

Health Equity and Innovation

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  • Research Fellow
    Health Equity and Innovation
  • University of Waikato

BIO

I am a registered Nutritionist passionate about advancing women’s health and healthcare equity. My work combines quantitative analysis of large clinical datasets with patient-centred insights to empower minority voices and address healthcare disparities. With focuses on diabetes, perinatal health, and culturally safe care, and my goal is to create meaningful change through research, collaboration, and data-driven solutions.

UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO APPOINTMENTS

  • Research Fellow
    University of Waikato, Health Equity and Innovation

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow
    University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand3 Mar 2022 - 3 Feb 2023
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant (Step 4)
    University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand1 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022

DEGREES

  • PhD in Health Science (Dean's List)
    Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  • BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition (First Class Distinction)
    University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
  • BSc in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
    University of Sharjah, Sharjah city, United Arab Emirates

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Mental Health First Aid
    Hato Hone St John, New Zealand1 Jul 2021 - 1 Jul 2023
  • Anthropometrist - Level One
    International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK)1 Dec 2018 - 1 Sep 2024

LANGUAGES

  • English
  • Arabic

UOW ROLE

  • Staff

AVAILABILITY

  • Join a web conference as a panellist or speaker
  • Membership of an advisory committee
  • Teaching provision

RESEARCH AREA