Research Groups at the University of Otago, Wellington
ARCH (Applied Research on Communication in Health Group)
The ARCH (Applied Research on Communication in Health Group) studies all aspects of communication in health care.
Burden of Disease Epidemiology, Equity & Cost-Effectiveness Programme (BODE³)
The Burden of Disease Epidemiology, Equity & Cost-Effectiveness Programme (BODE³) builds capacity and academic rigour in New Zealand in the estimation of disease burden, cost-effectiveness and equity impacts of proposed interventions.
Cancer Control and Screening Research Group
The Cancer Control and Screening Research Group is involved in a range of research and policy work related to cancer epidemiology and control, and population screening.
Cardiovascular Systems Laboratory
The Cardiovascular Systems Laboratory is involved in basic and translation research directed at understudying the physiological basis for cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, stroke and syncope.
Centre for the Study of Assessment and Prioritisation in Health (CAP)
CAP assists government and academic bodies in their efforts to assess the comparative effectiveness of healthcare services and to develop a fair and sustainable system of prioritization.
Health Inequalities Research Programme (HIRP)
Our vision is "Reducing inequalities in health through excellent research and engagement with policy, health sector and community".
Health Promotion and Public Health Policy Research Unit (HePPRU)
The Health Promotion and Public Health Policy Research Unit (HePPRU) aims to foster excellence in research in health promotion and public health policy.
He Kainga Oranga / Housing and health research programme
He Kainga Oranga, the Housing and Health Research Programme, examines and clarifies the links between Housing and Health.
INHALE study
INHALE is a unique way of delivering nicotine into the body fast. Help us to test INHALE.
New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities
The Centre for Sustainable Cities is an inter-disciplinary research centre dedicated to providing the research base for innovative solutions to the economic, social, environmental and cultural development of our urban centres.
Social Psychiatry & Population Mental Health Research Unit (SoPop)
Contributes to knowledge, policy and services by conducting high quality research in the areas of mental health, mental illness and suicide prevention
Te Rōpū Rangahau Hauora A Eru Pōmare
Te Rōpū Rangahau Hauora a Eru Pōmare strives to create a Kaupapa Māori space committed to improving Māori health outcomes and eliminating inequalities through quality science and ongoing theoretical development.
Wellington Asthma Research Group (WARG)
Our research programme covers clinical, biomedical and public health aspects of allergy, asthma and respiratory research, including studies to understand the causes and investigate novel treatments.
WellSleep Sleep Investigation Centre
WellSleep Sleep Investigation Centre provides diagnosis and treatment for a variety of sleep disorders.
Womens Health Research Centre (WHRC)
The Women’s Health Research Centre (WHRC) is dedicated to being a centre of excellence for women’s health research.
ZONNIC
The Zonnic and Patch (ZAP) Study tests whether a nicotine mouth-spray helps smokers to quit.