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Professor Ross Lawrenson is a senior academic at University of Waikato Medical School and a respected leader in population health and primary care research.

As Director of Medicine, he has played a key role in shaping the development of the Waikato Medical School and advocating for a third medical school in New Zealand to address workforce shortages and improve health outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved communities .

His work spans cancer epidemiology, health equity, and the use of data to inform better healthcare decisions, and he is widely recognised for his collaborative approach with clinicians, policymakers, and communities to translate research into practical improvements in patient care.