14 Dec 2015
Around The World in 123 Days
Dunedin cyclist Andrew Nicholson has ridden around the globe in 123 days and 50 minutes in support of Te Aho Matatū—CTCR...
09 Oct 2015
Researchers unlock secrets of troublesome Tribble protein
A University of Otago scientist has led trans-Tasman research that has created the first three-dimensional image of a ke...
09 Sep 2015
Gout research provides poetic inspiration
Gout research provides poetic inspiration
09 Sep 2015
Cancer Society appoints Dr Chris Jackson as Medical Director
Congratulations to CTCR colleague Dr Chris Jackson on his appointment to Medical Director for the Cancer Society of New...
19 Aug 2015
Otago research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger
Otago research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger
13 Aug 2015
Thunder, detours, snakes!
Cyclist Andrew Nicholson has set off today to begin his round the world cycling challenge for the world record. Andrew i...
08 Jul 2015
Going global on two wheels
Andrew Nicholson sets off to break the Guinness World Record for circumnavigation of the world by bicycle to raise funds...
29 Jun 2015
Immunotherapy drug in spotlight
Dr Chris Jackson, oncologist, and CTCR researcher, is interviewed about the impact of a new immunotherapy drug for advan...
24 Jun 2015
Public talk: Anita and aspirin in the O-Zone
Dr Anita Dunbier will be giving a public talk about aspirin and breast cancer as part of a presentation by up-and-coming...
18 Jun 2015
Alcohol's role in cancer incidence
CTCR member Dr Chris Jackson talks about the role of alcohol consumption as a risk factor for a number of cancers in a T...
15 Jun 2015
Immune cells play Jekyll and Hyde
Dr Anita Dunbier is interviewed in the Otago Daily Times about her research and the role of immune cells in breast cance...
11 Jun 2015
Breast cancer: Tissue analysis helps target genetic testing
CTCR researchers are leading international best practice in tissue analysis that helps target effective genetic testing...
04 Jun 2015
Translational research strengths attract HRC funding
CTCR researchers' innovation and expertise has attracted significant HRC funding for translational cancer research proje...
28 May 2015
Otago science outreach projects to help ‘unlock curious minds’
The University of Otago will lead three new and innovative projects aimed at engaging New Zealanders, and young people i...
27 May 2015
Lottery Health grants recognise CTCR researchers
CTCR established and emerging researchers were recognised with Lottery Health grants supporting research, specialist equ...
22 May 2015
2015 Immunotherapy conference in Brisbane
Brisbane will host the 2015 Immunotherapy Conference 24-26 November. This conference will have a major focus on the tran...
05 May 2015
Unlocking the secrets of meiosis
Unlocking the secrets of meiosis
29 Apr 2015
Otago researchers prompt rethink of enzyme evolution
Research by University of Otago scientists suggests a need for a fundamental rethink of the evolutionary path of enzymes...
14 Apr 2015
Breast cancer survivors supported
CTCR researcher Dr Lynnette Jones, creator of the EXPINKT programme for breast cancer survivors, is supporting women who...
14 Apr 2015
Understanding skin cancer one step closer
Associate Professor Mik Black, CTCR researcher, is an author on a new Nature Genetics paper that increases our understan...
01 Apr 2015
New avenues for leukaemia research
CTCR welcomes researchers investigating new avenues in leukaemia research. Associate Professor Julia Horsfield and her t...
31 Mar 2015
Colorectal cancer research presented
Colorectal cancer research was presented at the Gut Health Network public research forum on Saturday 28 March 2015.
31 Mar 2015
Breast cancer and the humble aspirin
Dr Anita Dunbier is profiled about her research in breast cancer including investigating a potential role for aspirin to...
23 Mar 2015
Preventive surgery may be eclipsed
CTCR Te Aho Matatū researchers, and whānau affected by hereditary cancers, are excited about research developments that...
20 Mar 2015
Bright new hope for beating deadly hereditary stomach and breast cancers
Deadly familial stomach and lobular breast cancers could be successfully treated at their earliest stages, or even preve...
17 Mar 2015
Teaching excellence award to Dr Ros Kemp
CTCR researcher Dr Roslyn Kemp was recognised by the University of Otago with an award for excellence in teaching.
20 Feb 2015
Genomic technologies aid assessment of treatments
New blood tests using genomic technologies may provide a better way to assess treatments for advanced rectal cancer.
17 Feb 2015
Congratulations on professorship
CTCR Te Aho Matatū congratulates colleague Rhonda Rosengren on her promotion to professor.
13 Feb 2015
New calculation of risk of CDH1 mutation causing cancer
International study reveals the risks of CDH1 mutation carriers developing stomach and breast cancer.
13 Feb 2015
Study provides individual risk estimates for deadly hereditary stomach cancer
A University of Otago researcher who helped discover a key genetic mutation that causes familial stomach cancer is part...
27 Jan 2015
Antibiotic resistance and industry
Professor Kurt Krause responds to an opinion about industry's role in growing antibiotic resistance, in an interview wit...