Funded projects

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  Dr Maryam Tayebi

  Mātai Medical Research Institute

  Project grant - $299,062 - Funding Round: 2025 A

  MRI biomarkers of brain recovery and treatment response in methamphetamine addiction: A longitudinal study

  Methamphetamine (meth) addiction is a huge problem affecting people's lives across New Zealand, with no effective medicines available yet. This project is investigating how meth addiction affects the brain, and how it might heal during recovery. Using advanced MRI brain scans, researchers will track changes in the brains of people receiving treatment. The goal is to find signs that show who is likely to stay drug-free and who might relapse. By understanding how the brain recovers, doctors can better support people with meth addiction. This research could lead to more personalised treatments, making a big difference in how meth addiction is managed, and helping more people successfully overcome addiction.