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2021 Otago School of Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Symposium
Thursday, 29 July 2021 1:25pm
From biofilms to breast cancer and connective tissue to kākāpō, the annual Otago School of Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Symposium once again showcased the diversity and quality of research carried out by postgraduate students in the school. And the Department of Biochemistry, as one of the five member departments of the school, contributed its fair share of the research on display.
Otago researchers receive more than $13m in Health Research Council funding
Tuesday, 27 July 2021 10:12am
Investigating the impact of diabetes on access to cancer services, improving the health of Māori affected by psychosis, and a new stomach cancer drug delivery system are just some of the areas of University of Otago research to receive new Health Research Council funding.
Professional Practice Fellow Kaye Wilson Retires
Tuesday, 27 July 2021 12:00am
Kaye Wilson, who has been Teaching Fellow and Professional PracticeFellow in the Department of Biochemistry for 27 years, retired on Friday the 9th July. The occasion was marked by a morning tea and dinner.
Obituary: Emeritus Professor G. B. Petersen
Friday, 23 July 2021 4:44pm
Emeritus Professor George Bouet Petersen, ONZM FRSNZ, died in hospital on 11 July 2021, aged 87. Professor Petersen was born in Palmerston North in 1933. He graduated from the University of Otago in 1956 with an MSc followed by a DPhil from the University of Oxford. He was appointed to the Chair in Biochemistry at Otago in 1968 and remained Head of Department until 1991, retiring in 1999.
International Science Festival Expo 2021
Tuesday, 13 July 2021 1:50pm
For most of the past weekend, enthusiastic biochemists and geneticists from Otago University were working flat-out introducing passers-by to the science of the molecules that make up our cells.
Dr Sarah Diermeier’s extraordinary achievements recognised with Early Career Award
Friday, 9 July 2021 8:33am
Dr Sarah Diermeier has carved out a novel niche that complements New Zealand’s cancer research landscape.
$14m invested in world-leading RNA therapy: University of Otago spinout targeting new cancer treatments
Thursday, 8 July 2021 5:09pm
Amaroq Therapeutics, a new biotech start-up spun out of the University of Otago, with one of the world’s most advanced programs in next-generation RNA therapy to target cancer has secured NZ$14m investment to accelerate development.
Otago recognises promising early career researchers
Thursday, 8 July 2021 1:18pm
Six researchers whose work ranges from investigating pre-schoolers urban experiences to how reproduction influences life-history, health and ageing have been honoured with Early Career Researcher Awards.
Otago Biochemistry gets newly renovated staffroom
Wednesday, 9 June 2021 2:09pm
The wait is over. From today everyone in the biochemistry building can enjoy the newly upgraded ruma kaimahi (staffroom).
NZIBO biology stars of tomorrow visit Otago Biochemistry
Wednesday, 12 May 2021 2:41pm
A select group of New Zealand’s top high school biology students visited Otago Biochemistry recently as part of the New Zealand International Biology Olympiad (NZIBO) training camp.
Nicholas Madden – singing for royalty is all in a day’s work
Wednesday, 12 May 2021 3:25pm
Singing at royal weddings and funerals is literally all in a day’s work for Otago alumnus Nicholas (Nick) Madden.
Celebrating our graduate success
Monday, 10 May 2021 1:19pm
Graduates with degrees majoring in Biochemistry or Genetics were invited to a gathering on Saturday to celebrate their achievements.
Mike Murphy & Rob Smith Postgraduate Scholarships announced.
Tuesday, 4 May 2021 9:27am
Ten postgraduate students in the Department of Biochemistry have been awarded the Mike Murphy and Rob Smith Scholarships for 2021.
2021 Jan Anderson awards announced
Thursday, 29 April 2021 10:48am
Ella Redmond and Nicole Thomson are the joint winners of the 2020 Jean Mary (Jan) Anderson Awards in Plant Science.
Pacific Island kids explore biochemistry
Thursday, 22 April 2021 2:11pm
This week, a group of Pacific Island children from local intermediate schools visited the Department of Biochemistry as part of Otago University’s Intermediate Pacific Science Holiday Programme.
Otago Biochemistry PhD student wins Freemasons Scholarship
Monday, 12 April 2021 10:39am
PhD student Megan Taylor has just won the 2021 Freemasons Postgraduate Scholarship for Otago students. This scholarship, worth $10,000, is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and community involvement by Freemasons New Zealand in conjunction with The Freemasons Charity.
Otago Biochemistry welcomes senior lecturer Louise Bicknell and her research group
Thursday, 1 April 2021 1:18pm
We are delighted to welcome Dr Louise Bicknell to Otago Biochemistry as a senior lecturer. Dr Bicknell studies rare genetic conditions, particularly ones that cause problems in children’s growth and development.
Obituary: Associate Professor R.T.M. Poulter
Friday, 29 January 2021 2:41pm
Our friend and colleague Associate Professor Russell Poulter died suddenly on 11 January while hiking in the Hooker Valley with his family. Russell was an active and passionate researcher right up to the time of his death - which occurred as he was investigating an interesting flower by the side of the track. He is survived by wife and research partner Dr Margi Butler, their daughter Jane Poulter, and son George Taiaroa.
2020 Academic awards announced
Tuesday, 19 January 2021 2:45pm
The 2020 Biochemistry academic prizes were awarded to Jennifer Palmer, Tyler McCourt, Gareth Jones, Janneke Zwager, and Maria Larsen.
