Scholarships and Grants

One of the most challenging aspects of undertaking research in New Zealand is attracting the necessary funding, without which the research would not be possible. Dr Locke is extremely grateful to the funding groups below for their financial support of her research projects. She also thanks Counties Manukau Health for providing in-kind support for her clinical research.

Funding Source Research Year
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Portable and handheld device for diagnosis and differentiation of skin cancers 2017-2020
University of Auckland Performance Based Research Funding Reducing alcohol-related harm: Feasibility and effectiveness of a text message-based intervention delivered through the Plastic Surgery service 2016
The Sir William and Lady Manchester Trust Molecular and Cellular Pathogenesis of Keloid Scarring 2015
University of Auckland Faculty Research Development Fund Analysis of Dermal Cell Populations in Skin Pathology 2015
Stevenson Foundation Full Thickness Skin Engineering for Burns and Wounds 2013 - 2015
The Sir William and Lady Manchester Trust Dermal Mesenchymal Stem Cells (dMSC) in Skin Pathology 2013
RACS Foundation for Surgery New Zealand Research Scholarship Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Their Potential in Wound Healing and Plastic Surgery 2008
Stevenson Charitable Trust Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Their Potential in Wound Healing and Plastic Surgery 2007 - 2008
The Sir William and Lady Manchester Trust Travel costs for education and training associated with Mesenchymal Stem Cell research project 2007
Foundation for Surgery Research Scholarship Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Their Potential in Wound Healing and Plastic Surgery 2007

Awards

Foreign Scholar Award, 26th Annual Breast Symposium, Atlanta, USA, 2010

Best Scientific Paper, New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, 21 November 2009

Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Research Award 2008 Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Their Potential in Wound Healing and Plastic Surgery.

Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Research Award 2007 Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Their Potential in Wound Healing and Plastic Surgery

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