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NZ Herald News Article

NZ Herald news article It was great to see the recognition and publicity the release of our Action Plan 2020-2025 received across different forums from radio to TV to news articles. Check out our awesome feature in the NZ Herald. Click here to read: Youth cancer survival rates increased but inequity remains – Report  

Released: AYA Cancer Action Plan 2020-2025, Mahere Tautapa Mate Pukupuku Taiohi

Released: AYA Cancer Action Plan 2020-2025 Mahere Tautapa Mate Pukupuku Taiohi Below is the national strategy for Adolescent and young adult cancer care 2020-2025 A special mention goes to our AYA Consumer Advisory Group, an incredibly dedicated group of young people with lived experience of cancer. Please take time to watch the video below. Our […]

Farewell to Liz and Rochelle

Farewell to Liz and Rochelle We would like to offer a heartfelt farewell and thank you to Liz Sommer and Rochelle Moss for the incredible impact they have both made to the Network. Liz Sommer was the Capital Coast AYA Cancer Keyworker for 12 years and Rochelle Moss Programme Manager for the AYA Cancer Network […]

AYA Cancer Incidence and Survival Report for the 2008 to 2017 Period

AYA Cancer Incidence & Survival Report for the 2008 – 2017 period The second national report presenting comprehensive statistics on cancer in adolescents and young adults in Aotearoa has now been released alongside the AYA Cancer Action Plan 2020 to 2025, Mahere Tautapa Mate Pukupuku Taiohi. This report focuses on the ten-year period between 2008 […]

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Cristal Salatas

Cristal 2025

Cristal Salatas is the Research & Data Lead for the AYA Cancer Network. She is also a PhD candidate at the University of Auckland, specialising in Perinatal Sciences. Her research utilises Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyse the spatial, nutritional, environmental, and socioeconomic determinants of preterm birth risk across New Zealand. Cristal’s research bridges spatial epidemiology, GeoAI-driven risk modelling, and public health policy, ensuring that geospatial insights translate into actionable healthcare solutions.

Cristal has also conducted cancer research at her alma mater (University of Florida), where she developed a successful killing assay for glioblastoma multiforme. Now, she will build on that foundation by leading research and data efforts to support adolescents and young adults facing cancer across Aotearoa.