Star rising for clinical pharmacist awarded Fulbright honour

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Star rising for clinical pharmacist awarded Fulbright honour

Jo Hikaka at her home in Takapuna with her husband Jay Strydom, and their children Huia and Pete
Jo Hikaka at her home in Takapuna with her husband Jay Strydom, and their children Huia and Pete {image: Brett Phibbs]

A Fulbright award takes clinical pharmacist Jo Hikaka to a prestigious university in the US next year, topping off a full 12 months of awards, fellowships and hefty research grants. She finds time to talk to Anna Lee

Jo Hikaka (Ngāruahine) boarded her first plane in her home town of Hamilton as a fresh-faced 18-year-old. Ms Hikaka eagerly handed over her boardin