Funded projects

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  Dr James Hucklesby

  University of Auckland

  Philip Wrightson Fellowship - $247,845 - Funding Round: 2026 A

  Pre-strengthening the brain endothelial barrier to prevent postoperative delirium

  Up to 40% of patients experience confusion and memory problems after surgery, known as postoperative delirium. This fellowship will use brain blood vessel cells grown in the lab to test how different medications protect them. This could help identify ways to protect the brain during surgery and improve patient outcomes.