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28 Nov 2023
Otago part of national research platform
The University of Otago is a key member of a newly developed research platform d...
21 Nov 2023
Celebrating 20 years of Neuroendocrinology Centre
The Centre for Neuroendocrinology (CNE) will be hosting a 20th Anniversary Sympo...
08 Nov 2023
Rhodes Scholarship for excellence, leadership and commitment to community
Huge congratulations to Otago graduate Isaac Heron who has been awarded a Rhodes...
06 Nov 2023
Discarded teeth offer insight into Victorian-era New Zealand
Four years ago, hundreds of teeth from a past era were uncovered on an Invercarg...
30 Oct 2023
Otago academic elected to TEU Committee
Professor Siân Halcrow, from the Department of Anatomy, has been elected as Te T...
30 Oct 2023
Otago researchers receive Fellowships
The impact of housing on mental health and how hormones regulate parents’ behavi...
26 Oct 2023
Early career researchers committed to making a difference
Areas ranging from pain management to the rise of pseudolaw are the focus for th...
24 Oct 2023
Otago alumnus Professor Chris Greening awarded prestigious Australian Prime Minister’s Science Prize
Warmest congratulations to Otago alumnus and Monash University Professor Chris G...
18 Oct 2023
Critical step made for managing brushtail possums
Researchers say mapping the genetic code of the brushtail possum will benefit th...
16 Oct 2023
Research on female fertility receives grant from global consortium
Menopause is often described as puberty’s evil older sister, but can reproductiv...
11 Oct 2023
World-leading virus hunter Professor Jemma Geoghegan honoured
It has been quite the journey these past few months for Otago Professor Jemma Ge...
29 Sep 2023
$1.1m for Otago researchers
Otago researchers will be getting to the heart of one of New Zealand’s biggest h...
29 Sep 2023
Centre for Neuroendocrinology wins Otago Research Group Award
Te Pokapū Mātai Taiāki Iaia, the Centre for Neuroendocrinology (CNE), believes t...
19 Sep 2023
Otago researchers rewarded for excellence
The breadth and strengths of University of Otago research is evident in this yea...
29 Aug 2023
From Chile to New Zealand and beyond, doing science from a wheelchair
Originally from Chile, Karla Araya-Castro is a biotechnologist and visiting post...
22 Aug 2023
Mummification practice of ancient populations latest focus of Otago bioarchaeologist
Professor Siân Halcrow’s work has taken her to some of the most significant arch...
18 Aug 2023
Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie appointed Departmental Science Advisor to MBIE
Highly regarded University of Otago researcher, senior leader and wahine toa Pro...
16 Aug 2023
Possum contraceptive to protect the environment
PhD graduand Ravneel Chand caps off his postdoctoral studies this weekend, havin...
15 Aug 2023
Celebrating excellence at the 2023 School of Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Symposium
A large and appreciative audience attended this year’s symposium which was held...
08 Aug 2023
Laboratory research finds gluten caused brain inflammation
In what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researche...
07 Aug 2023
New prestigious role for Professor Jemma Geoghegan
After a global search, Professor Jemma Geoghegan has been appointed the Webster...
04 Aug 2023
Tauira flourish in by-Pacific, for-Pacific research initiative
Three Pacific tauira traded rest for research as they embarked on their biomedic...
25 Jul 2023
How to be very 'cool' – funding available to help buy new ultra-low freezers
At a recent research forum, the Biomedical Sciences Sustainability Group heard a...
06 Jul 2023
Funding boost to find out how colour protects sea stars from heat and UV
Dr Nathan Kenny and his collaborators have been awarded a Catalyst Seeding grant...
06 Jul 2023
HRC funding success to develop new tuberculosis treatment
Congratulations to Otago Biochemist Professor Kurt Krause and his team of resear...
04 Jul 2023
2023 International Science Festival Expo Weekend
As part of the International Science Festival, the University of Otago puts on a...
14 Jun 2023
Off-Campus: Tramping to save lives
There’s a special sense of solidarity that comes with being part of a team that...
07 Jun 2023
Diermeier Lab students awarded Māori and Neurological Foundation scholarships
Congratulations to Kiri Burich and Amy Bennie - students of the Diermeier Lab wh...
25 May 2023
HRC grant awarded to use viral proteins to fight bacteria
The Health Research Council have just funded a team of Otago Biochemistry resear...
24 May 2023
3D bioprinting research set to revolutionise breast reconstruction
Innovative Otago research could help reconstruct breast tissue that cancer patie...
19 May 2023
Saane Fakapulia awarded Well-Being prize for research on Pasifika Anatomy students’ experiences
Saane Fakapulia, a Master of Science (Anatomy), student has been awarded the 202...
18 May 2023
May graduation celebrations
Congratulations to all former Biochemistry students graduating this month! Tino...
11 May 2023
Annual Otago Biochemistry academic awards and scholarships announced
The Otago Department of Biochemistry is proud to announce the winners of the ann...
11 May 2023
Relationship with orchard anticipated to bear fruit
A group of about 15 Otago Biochemistry Department members and associates venture...
28 Apr 2023
Treatment for a rare genetic disease leads to professorial promotion
Congratulations to Otago Biochemistry's Stephanie Hughes who has been promoted t...
19 Apr 2023
Lawrence cemetery project draws to a close
The remains of 34 unknown early settlers, who have helped further shape the pict...
06 Apr 2023
Significant step in fight against drug resistance in TB
University of Otago researchers have discovered new ways to treat antibiotic-res...
04 Apr 2023
Molecular magic at Science Wānanga
‘Tuia i Hawaiki, tuia i te Uru - Science Wānanga’ was held at the Araiteuru Mara...
28 Mar 2023
Dr Andrew Bagshaw’s final legacy - a breakthrough discovery in the field of DNA research
The late Dr Andrew Bagshaw has had his final scientific research paper published...
06 Mar 2023
News Archive
Read news stories from the University of Otago School of Biomedical Sciences. Th...
28 Feb 2023
Professor Siân Halcrow wins Fulbright for research on legacy skeletal collections
Otago Professor Siân Halcrow is both humbled and excited to win a Fulbright New...
15 Feb 2023
Genetics, embryos and an axolotl called Sir Axolot: Meet Otago Biochemistry’s new HOD
Professor Peter Dearden started his new job as head of the Department of Biochem...
18 Jan 2023
High School students explore biochemistry during Hands-On at Otago
Dr Ben Peters has been providing visiting high school students with a taster of...
21 Dec 2022
Record graduation numbers for COVID cohort
Congratulations to all former biochemistry students graduating this month! Tino...
16 Dec 2022
Graduate battles wasps and more to gain PhD
Along with nine other graduands from the Department of Biochemistry, Gemma McLau...
16 Dec 2022
The Diermeier Lab has three PhDs graduating this week!
Dr Sarah Diermeier leads a highly successful group in the Department of Biochemi...
16 Dec 2022
Otago Biochemistry End-of-Year Shindig 2022
Scientists, students and professional staff flocked to Biochemistry’s BIG13 (gro...
16 Dec 2022
PhD graduate Jamie Kok on using seaweed to fight skin disease
Could seaweed be a part of the next treatment for eczema?...
12 Dec 2022
2022 BMS Staff End of Year Function and Awards
Staff from across the School of Biomedical Sciences gathered last week to celebr...
29 Nov 2022
Two more prestigious awards for Otago researchers
Two of the University of Otago’s leading researchers have been honoured for thei...
24 Nov 2022
Valued Otago biochemist awarded Carl Smith Medal for outstanding research
Associate Professor Peter Mace was officially presented with the University’s Ca...
15 Nov 2022
Bacterial biofilm therapeutics project wins Marsden Fund support
A project investigating new ways to fight deadly bacterial biofilms has won a Ma...
14 Nov 2022
2022 MSc Research Presentations
In a series of four lunchtime sessions held over the past few weeks, Otago Bioch...
08 Nov 2022
Members of Microbiology (final edition): Meet Sakiusa Baleivanualala
Over the course of 2022, the Department of Microbiology and Immunology has been...
04 Nov 2022
Royal Society of New Zealand Marsden Fund grant recipients for 2022
Twenty-four Otago academics were recently announced as successful in their bid f...
02 Nov 2022
Upcoming Events
Discover upcoming events at the University of Otago School of Biomedical Science...
27 Oct 2022
Nobel prize winner Professor Martin Chalfie's upcoming Eccles Lecture
Nobel prize winner, Professor Martin Chalfie, will be presenting this year's Ecc...
26 Oct 2022
Undergrad students inspire future biochemists at high schools
It is not an easy thing to keep a class of high school students quiet and attent...
18 Oct 2022
Promotion to Professor for statistical genomics specialist
Congratulations to our own Michael Black who this year was promoted to Professor...
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