Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie, MNZM, of Mosgiel, for services to neuroscience
Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie (Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Arawa) is a neuroscientist and Professor with the University of Otago’s Biomedical Sciences’ Anatomy Department. She is internationally recognised for her pioneering research that has provided insight into treatment and care for people with Parkinson’s Disease. She was Director of the Ageing Well National Science Challenge. She is a member of the Biomedical Research Committee with the Health Research Council of New Zealand. She has been Chair of Rauika Māngai (Māori Leaders across the National Science Challenges) and Deputy Chair of the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand’s Science Advisory Committee. Professor Parr-Brownlie is a Science Advisor for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.