Centre for Translational Health Research: Informing Policy and Practice (TRANSFORM)
Welcome to the Centre for Translational Health Research: Informing Policy and Practice (TRANSFORM) at Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland. As a pioneering faculty research centre, TRANSFORM is dedicated to catalysing positive change in population health and wellbeing.
TRANSFORM is a dynamic collaboration of researchers and practitioners committed to advancing health equity and sustainable outcomes. With innovation and critical thinking at our core, we leverage our collective expertise to translate research findings into tangible solutions, redefining the future of public health through evidence-informed policy and practice.
At TRANSFORM, we aim to pave our own ‘path of change’ by demonstrating what authentic partnerships look like when working together with communities to drive meaningful change locally and globally.
Our Research
The defining characteristics of TRANSFORM’s research are:
- Translational: We take findings from research in one setting and evaluate their application and impact when scaled up in real-world settings and contexts.
- Inclusive: We develop and evaluate interventions with the potential to improve health for all people, especially those overlooked by services or underserved and disempowered by policies.
- Focused: We concentrate on the leading preventable causes of common health conditions—tobacco, alcohol, and food and physical activity environments—while also addressing emerging topics such as climate change and digital health.
- Collaborative: Our research starts with collaborations between scientists, clinicians, individuals, whānau, and communities impacted by health issues, as well as health providers, policymakers, and others with an interest in the field. This ensures our research addresses real-world needs effectively and has a better chance of informing policies, programmes, services, and practice.
Updates
Quitting the quit-aid: People trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support
New Zealand is among a number of countries that encourage vaping (the use of e-cigarettes) as a tool to help people stop smoking tobacco. But what happens when people want to quit vaping? Here are some strategies to help
Dr Noah Bunkley Three Minute Thesis Finalist
TRANSFORM member Dr Noah Bunkley is a finalist in the three minute thesis competition this year with his PhD presentation
HealthTech Week 2nd – 4th July 2025
HealthTech Week is Aotearoa’s national conference for health technology industry and research. With two streams, there is a session for every stage of health technology development. The HealthTech Week | Te Tītoki Mataora Forum is a three day event designed to be...
Our Leadership
Professor Chris Bullen
Director of TRANSFORM
Professor Andrew Jull
Co-director of TRANSFORM
Professor Robyn Whittaker
Co-director of TRANSFORM
Associate Professor Helen Eyles
Co-director of TRANSFORM
Contact us
We want to connect with other researchers, communities, and policymakers who have the shared aim of improving health and wellbeing outcomes for all.
If you have an idea for potential collaboration or want to learn more about what we do, please contact us: transform@auckland.ac.nz