Dr Jillian Evans, pharmaceutical development legend, visits Otago Biochemistry
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
The Department of Biochemistry at Otago teaches biochemistry, genetics, plant biotechnology, and related subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carries out research into how life works at the molecular level. Our staff and students investigate the underpinning mechanisms of life in humans and other animals, plants, and microbes. Our goals are to enhance the well-being and quality of life of New Zealanders, improve the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and develop technology in agriculture and other industries.
Study
We teach biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology to undergraduate and postgraduate science students, and contribute to professional health science courses such as Medicine and Dentistry.
Research
The Department has a long tradition of excellent research and innovation. Research interests are wide-ranging, in three broad categories:
About us
In 2019 the Biochemistry Department has its 70th anniversary of contributing high-quality teaching and research to the University of Otago. The Department is part of the School of Biomedical Sciences, within the Otago Division of Health Sciences.
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Lottery Health research equipment grant for Associate Professor Alan Carne
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
Otago Biochemistry academic promotions
Thursday, 7 February 2019
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Biochemistry Seminar | Dr David Croucher Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
All kinds of JNK: How one kinase can be an oncogene, tumour suppressor and apoptotic mediator
Biochemistry Seminar | Professor Friedrich W. Herberg University of Kassel, Germany
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
Metal coordination in Kinases and Pseudokinases
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