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23 November 2026

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Special Biochemistry seminar: Professor Maurine Neiman, University of Iowa

Biochemistry Room 2.31, Dunedin

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11 Nov 2026

Saving New Zealand’s marine species from an invader

New Zealand is a global hotspot for bryozoan diversity – but what are bryozoans and are they important?

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27 Oct 2026

Otago Biochemistry marks 50 years of student research presentations

What will biochemistry research look like in another 50 years given the advances in technology and innovations over the...

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14 Oct 2026

30 with the VC | Professor Peter Dearden

What is a genome? What would it make for Aotearoa New Zealand to become predator-free?

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01 Oct 2026

Biotechnology that delivers real benefits for New Zealanders

Some of Otago’s mid-career researchers will benefit from a new initiative to help New Zealand make the most of emerging...

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08 Sep 2026

Biochemistry PhD student returns from transformative journey to Rapa Nui

Tyla Hill-Moana, a PhD student from Te Tari Matū Koiora - the Department of Biochemistry, recently had a trip of a lifet...

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07 Sep 2026

Biomedical students’ research in the spotlight

One of the highlights of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) calendar is its student-lead research symposium, showc...

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03 Sep 2026

New disease gene discovery provides answers to families

University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have helped identify the cause of a previously unrecognised neuro...

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02 Sep 2026

Otago Biochemistry marks 50 years of student research presentations

The University of Otago's Department of Biochemistry celebrated a significant milestone last week, hosting the 50th annu...

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31 Aug 2026

Otago Biochemistry graduations August 2026

Congratulations to all who graduated from the Department of Biochemistry in August. Tino pai rawa atu!

20 Aug 2026

PhD graduand develops tool that could protect Aotearoa's biosecurity

It might take a village to raise a child, but it can also take a community to help a PhD candidate graduate, as Benjamín...

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17 Aug 2026

Introducing... Dr Ross Eaglesfield

The latest new academic in the Department of Biochemistry, Dr Ross Eaglesfield, is aiming high with his research: he wan...

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31 Jul 2026

Unique partnership anchors life-saving research

The power of human connection lies at the heart of the partnership between US-based non-profit No Stomach For Cancer and...

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