20 Jul 2023
Otago University-led research delivers more certainty for genetic test diagnoses
Findings from a new international study look set to improve rates of diagnosis f...
08 Jun 2023
Smoking and weight can impact daily vitamin C requirements
People who smoke need to consume twice as much vitamin C per day as non-smokers,...
03 May 2023
Inflammation PhD candidate joint winner of the 2023 Best Early Career Paper Prize
PhD candidate Xihua Lian has been jointly awarded the Department of Pathology an...
09 Mar 2023
A Symposium of celebration for Mātai Hāora – the Centre for Redox Biology and Medicine
Leading lights in the field of oxidative stress and health research took centre...
28 Feb 2023
Research Seminar Series
The University of Otago, Christchurch Research Seminar series runs every Thursda...
03 Feb 2023
Centre for Free Radical Research Symposium & Celebration
The Centre for Free Radical Research Symposium and Celebration is taking place o...
27 Jan 2023
University of Otago genetic researcher Dr Andrew Bagshaw – “a genuine genius”
Dame Sue and Professor Phil Bagshaw say their “much loved” late son, former Univ...
22 Dec 2022
Otago-led study makes significant breast cancer findings
A global study led by the University of Otago has discovered a gene, that when m...
20 Sep 2022
20 September 2022, Centre for Free Radical Research wins 2022 University of Otago Research Group Award
A University of Otago, Christchurch research group, recognised as world-leading...
20 Sep 2022
University of Otago, Christchurch, researchers win CMRF major project grants
University of Otago, Christchurch, researchers win CMRF major project grants...
15 Sep 2022
News Archive
News archive for the Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science, University...
22 Aug 2022
Inflammation PhD candidate awarded 2023 McGee Fellowship
PhD candidate Xihua Lian from the Inflammation Research Group has been awarded t...
31 May 2022
Christchurch High School Student wins major award with help from University of Otago mentors
Christchurch High School Student wins major award with help from University of O...
12 May 2022
$900,000 funding for Otago health researchers
$900,000 funding for Otago health researchers
11 May 2022
2022 HRC Explorer Grant winners – Seeking better outcomes for cancer patients
Two University of Otago, Christchurch, researchers have been awarded coveted HRC...
04 May 2022
Study identifies exact amounts of extra vitamin C for optimal health
If you are carrying a few extra kilos in weight, an extra apple or two per day m...
10 Mar 2022
Otago “singing lecturer” composes waiata promoting COVID‑19 vaccinations
A new waiata has been released to encourage all our whānau to get vaccinated, wr...
15 Nov 2021
$2.9m HRC funding for Otago
Two Otago researchers have been awarded prestigious Sir Charles Hercus Fellowshi...
10 Nov 2021
Dr Abigail Bland, Dr Linda Buss and Dr Arthur Morley-Bunker: recipients of Accelerator Grants
In August this year, 15 early and mid-career researchers received an Accelerator...
03 Nov 2021
3 November 2021, Marsden funding helps Otago researchers unlock secrets of ageing
A University of Otago researcher is one step closer to unlocking the secrets of...
03 Nov 2021
Otago researchers secure $17.2 million Marsden funding
The secrets behind people’s food choices, ageing, and why some fish change sex,...
29 Oct 2021
Early career researcher wins Health Research Society of Canterbury (HRSC) presentation award
Dr Emma Spencer received a 2021 Health Research Society of Canterbury (HRSC) Eme...
20 Oct 2021
Dr Erik Wibowo, Dr George Wiggins and Dr Tim Chambers: recipients of Accelerator Grants
In August this year, 15 early and mid-career researchers received an Accelerator...
06 Sep 2021
Staff and students help in fight against COVID-19
The University of Otago’s staff and students continue to serve on the front line...
13 Aug 2021
PhD candidate awarded the 2021 Professor Sandy Smith Memorial Scholarship
PhD candidate Xihua Lian from the Inflammation Research Group has received the 2...
09 Aug 2021
Inaugural Division of Health Sciences Accelerator Grants awarded
Fifteen early and mid-career researchers (EMCR) have received a boost from the D...
22 Jul 2021
No two days the same working on the COVID-19 response
Working at the coalface of Aotearoa New Zealand’s COVID-19 response, every day b...
28 Jun 2021
6th Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science Symposium
The 6th symposium for the Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science was hel...
11 Jun 2021
$1.74 million for Otago feasibility studies
The University of Otago received a total of $1.74 million for projects ranging f...
29 Mar 2021
Members of the Department recognised at the 2021 UOC Academic Welcome
The Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science collected two UOC Research Go...
19 Mar 2021
2019
Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science News Archive 2019...
01 Mar 2021
Vitamin C infusions retained by cancerous tumours, new study shows
1 March 2021. Cancerous colon tumours removed from patients given high dose vita
20 Jan 2021
HRC funding for groundbreaking cancer prevention research
A Christchurch-based researcher has secured funding to develop a groundbreaking...
18 Jan 2021
Professor awarded CNZM for services to infectious diseases
Professor Stephen Chambers from The Infection Group received the CNZM for servic...
14 Jan 2021
Cancer researchers featured on Newshub
Two staff members from the Mackenzie Cancer Research Group have featured in news...
17 Dec 2020
Professor David Murdoch receives Distinguished Research Medal
Professor David Murdoch is the 2020 recipient of the University of Otago Disting...
11 Nov 2020
Marsden funding successes for researchers in Pathology and Biomedical Science
Two research teams based in the Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science a...
10 Nov 2020
Otago researchers secure $17.5m in Marsden funding
Otago researchers secure $17.5m in Marsden funding...
13 Oct 2020
Otago study shows whole fruit vitamin C boosts ‘zest for life’
Otago study shows whole fruit vitamin C boosts ‘zest for life’...
06 Oct 2020
Department volunteers at City Council's Port Hills spring maintenance day
The Department's Green Team organised a group of staff, students and whānau from...
24 Sep 2020
Staff present at the C4's Information Afternoon
Members of the Centre for Free Radical Research and Mackenzie Cancer Research Gr...
10 Sep 2020
Researchers trying to reduce risk for Legionnaires' disease
Professor Steve Chambers, Co-leader of The Infection Group featured in an articl...
20 Aug 2020
Infectious diseases expert awarded University’s highest honour
The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged global co-operation and highlighted the imp...
14 Aug 2020
Christchurch researchers secure lion’s share of new health funding
Christchurch researchers secure lion’s share of new health funding...
06 Aug 2020
6 August 2020, Christchurch researchers secure lion’s share of almost $1million in funding
Researchers developing a faster and less painful way of diagnosing Legionnaires’...
27 Jul 2020
Members of the Department recognised at the 2020 UOC Awards Ceremony
A number of staff and students from the Department were recognised at the Univer...
23 Jun 2020
COVID vaccine role for Christchurch Dean
COVID vaccine role for Christchurch Dean...
22 Apr 2020
How to prepare your immunity for winter
Associate Professor Anitra Carr from the Nutrition in Medicine Research Group ha...
16 Apr 2020
Professor David Murdoch discusses a COVID-19 vaccine
Professor David Murdoch discusses a COVID-19 vaccine...
12 Mar 2020
Christchurch staff play key role in public meeting on COVID-19
Christchurch staff play key role in public meeting on COVID-19...
28 Feb 2020
Leprosy research informs policy
Leprosy continues to be a significant problem in Pacific nations such as Kiribat...
25 Feb 2020
New campus video features past and present students of the Department
A new video released last week about the University of Otago, Christchurch campu...
24 Feb 2020
New Zealanders need to work together in preparation for likely coronavirus pandemic, Otago expert says.
The likelihood of New Zealand remaining coronavirus-free is low and the country...
03 Feb 2020
Why science is still working on that cure for cancer
Associate Professor Gabi Dachs and Professor Margreet Vissers have been featured...
27 Jan 2020
The link between fat cells and cancer
The Mackenzie Cancer Research Group featured in last week’s issue of the NZ List...
26 Jun 2019
2017
The Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science's 2017 news archive....
26 Jun 2019
2018
The Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science's 2018 news archive....
01 Mar 2018
Make postgrads a priority say award-winning departments
Make postgrads a priority say award-winning departments...
18 Dec 2017
Pathology Administrators win UOC Christmas Dress Up Competition
The Pathology Admin Team won two Christmas Shirt Competition prizes at annual UO...
07 Dec 2015
Christchurch’s leading woman of science celebrated
International scientists will today celebrate the exceptional career of Professo...
30 Sep 2015
Funding for study on the effects of vitamin C on breast cancer
A Christchurch scientist working to determine whether high dose vitamin C is a v...