2010 News Archive
Summer studentships’ health research results
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Students from the University of Otago, Christchurch, and other tertiary institutions, will present the results of their medical research over the summer (10 weeks) on Friday January 29 in the Rolleston Lecture Theatre (9am-3pm).
Major alcohol and depression study nearing completion
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
The National Addiction Centre at the University of Otago, Christchurch is conducting a unique international study to try to improve treatment for people with both alcohol-related problems and depression, at the same time as the Law Commission is preparing recommendations on reducing alcohol harm.
Gold medal awards for excellence in health research
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Two gold medals for outstanding achievement in medical science and health research will be awarded at the academic inauguration ceremony at the University of Otago, Christchurch today.
Free health checks by medical students for Christchurch Maori community
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Medical students and their supervisors from the University of Otago, Christchurch are for the first time offering free health checks to the Christchurch Maori community on Tuesday March 16, at Rehua Marae, St Albans.
University of Otago, Christchurch, staff get cutting-edge research funded
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Five researchers from the University of Otago, Christchurch, were successful in getting grants worth a total of more than $2.8 million in this year’s Health Research Council (HRC) funding round.
World-first glucose monitoring system for premature babies
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Researchers from the University of Otago, Christchurch have designed a cutting-edge way of predicting the glucose levels of premature babies in intensive care, enabling them to get life-saving treatment sooner.
Crohn’s disease costly to health system and sufferers
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Crohn’s disease costs New Zealand more than $58 million annually, according to new research from the University of Otago, Christchurch.
Decriminalisation of sex industry positive move
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Decriminalisation of New Zealand’s sex industry has resulted in safer, healthier sex workers, a new book by University of Otago, Christchurch, researcher Gillian Abel shows.
Otago health researchers gain Sir Charles Hercus Fellowships
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Four up-and-coming University of Otago researchers have been awarded Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowships by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC).
Study shows nicotine spray helping smokers quit
Friday, 3 December 2010
University of Otago, Christchurch researchers study shows nicotine spray helping smokers quit. Check out the TV3 news item.
Study aims to better predict outcomes for critically-ill kidney patients
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Doctors should in future be able to better predict the outcomes of patients with rapidly deteriorating kidneys thanks to newly funded University of Otago, Christchurch, research.
Christchurch Study leader awarded Distinguished Research Medal
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
The Director of the acclaimed Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS), Professor David Fergusson, is this year’s recipient of the University of Otago’s highest research honour, the Distinguished Research Medal.
Young drinkers ignoring safe sex messages
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, shows young drinkers are ignoring safe sex messages and significantly raising their risks of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
New role combines cancer research, teaching and treatment
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Medical oncologist Bridget Robinson has been appointed to the newly established position of Mackenzie Chair in Cancer Medicine in the University of Otago, Christchurch.
Study explores multiple aspects of sexual orientation
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Homosexuals, bisexuals and those who identify as heterosexual but who have had same-sex encounters are more likely to have experienced negative events in childhood, a new University of Otago, Christchurch, study shows.
Vitamin C plays vital role in battle against cancer
Monday, 19 July 2010
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, shows that vitamin C can help curb the growth of cancer cells.
Smoking increases risk of depression
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
New University of Otago, Christchurch, research published today in the prestigious British Journal of Psychiatry suggests smoking could increase the risk of depression.
Kiwis need to swallow bitter pill about what health service can deliver
Monday, 31 May 2010
Demanding patients are getting priority over those who suffer in silence in our ‘unfair’ national health system, Gareth Morgan told an audience at the University of Otago, Christchurch, today.
Early cannabis use may affect academic achievement
Friday, 21 May 2010
A new collaborative study of more than 6000 New Zealanders and Australians found those who used cannabis before the age of 18 ended up with fewer academic qualifications.
Kidney study may save critically ill patients’ lives
Monday, 19 April 2010
Researchers from the Christchurch Kidney Research Group of the University of Otago, Christchurch, have recently finished the world’s largest study into how to earlier detect the often fatal condition of acute kidney disease in critically ill patients.
Otago postdoctoral researchers gain prestigious fellowships
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Five emerging University of Otago scientists have been awarded three-year postdoctoral fellowships by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology to undertake cutting-edge research projects.