News from the School of Biomedical Sciences
22 Aug 2023
Mummification practice of ancient populations latest focus of Otago bioarchaeologist
Professor Siân Halcrow’s work has taken her to some of the most significant arch...
18 Aug 2023
Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie appointed Departmental Science Advisor to MBIE
Highly regarded University of Otago researcher, senior leader and wahine toa Pro...
16 Aug 2023
Possum contraceptive to protect the environment
PhD graduand Ravneel Chand caps off his postdoctoral studies this weekend, havin...
15 Aug 2023
Celebrating excellence at the 2023 School of Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Symposium
A large and appreciative audience attended this year’s symposium which was held...
08 Aug 2023
Laboratory research finds gluten caused brain inflammation
In what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researche...
07 Aug 2023
New prestigious role for Professor Jemma Geoghegan
After a global search, Professor Jemma Geoghegan has been appointed the Webster...
04 Aug 2023
Tauira flourish in by-Pacific, for-Pacific research initiative
Three Pacific tauira traded rest for research as they embarked on their biomedic...
25 Jul 2023
How to be very 'cool' – funding available to help buy new ultra-low freezers
At a recent research forum, the Biomedical Sciences Sustainability Group heard a...
06 Jul 2023
HRC funding success to develop new tuberculosis treatment
Congratulations to Otago Biochemist Professor Kurt Krause and his team of resear...
06 Jul 2023
Funding boost to find out how colour protects sea stars from heat and UV
Dr Nathan Kenny and his collaborators have been awarded a Catalyst Seeding grant...
04 Jul 2023
2023 International Science Festival Expo Weekend
As part of the International Science Festival, the University of Otago puts on a...
14 Jun 2023
Off-Campus: Tramping to save lives
There’s a special sense of solidarity that comes with being part of a team that...
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