Genetics Otago, University of Otago. New Zealand
About Genetics Otago.

About Genetics Otago

Genetics Otago is the brain child of Associate Professor Peter Dearden, a passionate advocate for all things genetics. Peter's roles include senior lecturer in Biochemistry, researcher in the Laboratory for Evolution and Development and Otago site leader for the National Research Centre for Growth and Development.

Despite genetics being a growing force across many departments at the University of Otago, Peter was concerned that because of this unusual breadth of disciplines, the strength and excellence of genetics research was not being fully supported or recognised.

Armed with the support of the Genetics Teaching Programme and a number of high profile colleagues, Peter's proposal was that Genetics Otago be formed in order to create a better advocacy of all genetics researchers at the University of Otago.

Aims of Genetics Otago

Having succeeded in gaining funding and support from the University, Peter now aims for Genetics Otago to:

Genetics Otago would like to extend a warm welcome to any new members. Please contact us if you wish to be a part of this exciting initiative.


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