Wayne Miles – Director
Phone : 486 8920 Ext 2098
Email : Wayne.Miles@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Wayne did his basic medical training in Dunedin and Christchurch graduating MBChB in 1972. Specialty training in psychiatry resulted in MRANZCP in 1982. Assisted by a Medical Research Council of New Zealand Training Fellowship he also obtained an Otago MD in 1982 his research area being psychoendocrinology. From 1990 until 2003 he was director of Mental Health services for the Waitemata area. He continues a clinical research interest in addition, being principal investigator of a number of research trials as well as providing supervision for other researchers. He has continued an association with the Auckland University School of Medicine and is currently Clinical Associate Professor. Wayne has always had an interest in and commitment to service improvement through promotion of evidence based practice so was keen to accept the offer to develop the Knowledge Centre as a hub for the facilitation of new knowledge and the translation of this knowledge into practice. Wayne is also Deputy Chair of the Northern X Regional Health and Disability Ethics Committee 

Charlotte Veale - PA to Wayne Miles/Administrative Support 
Phone : 486 8920 Ext 2127
Email : Charlotte.Veale@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Lorraine Neave - Research Advisor
Phone : 486 8920 Ext 2112
Email : Lorraine.Neave@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Lorraine is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and has been involved in Clinical Trials Research for over 20 years in the area of Surgical Oncology. In September 2004, Lorraine became Research Advisor for the Knowledge Centre at Waitemata District Health Board (WDHB), facilitating clinical research and audit within the WDHB including that done in cooperation with sponsors, academic institutions and primary health groups. Lorraine has a post graduate diploma in Clinical Trials Management and a Masters of Health Practice. 

Rose Smart - Decision & Research Support Manager
Phone : 486 8920 Ext 2071
Email : Rose.Smart@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Rose provides support to the KC team and researchers, including management of our websites and knowledge management database as well as supporting the adoption of clinical service improvement tools to translate knowledge into practice.

Vacant - Clinical Electronic Decision Support System Co-ordinator

Works with clinicians within the DHB to develop and maintain the Clinical Electronic Decision Support System (CeDSS) as a resource that will assist them to access accurate information to allow for best practice in patient treatment.

Greg Pringle - Operations Facilitator
Phone : 486 8920 Ext 2917
Email : Greg.Pringle@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Greg’s role in the Knowledge Centre of WDHB encompasses a number of research support and service activities, including a fund opportunity database and assistance in the preparation of fund applications.