Gold Research Medal for Professor Tim Woodfield
Monday 19 April 2021
Top research honour awarded to Professor Tim Woodfield for his research leadership in the University of Otago Christchurch campus.
Tim Woodfield's Inaugural Professorial Lecture, "Let's get personal: orchestrating tissue development in personalised and regenerative medicine"
Tuesday 9 March 2021
Tim Woodfield delivers his inaugural lecture as a newly appointed professor, Wednesday 7 April, 5.50pm, Rolleston Lecture Theatre. This is a FREE event open to the public, but registration is required.
Christchurch doctors develop fat-firming plastic surgery technique
Monday 8 March 2021
The University of Otago’s Dr Khoon Lim and Mr Jeremy Simcock speak on TV’s NewsHub about their innovative fat grafting research, promising another option for reconstructive plastic surgery. Their research proposal recently won a Translational Research Grant and $50,000 funding from the University.
Prestigious International Award for Bioengineering Expert
Tuesday 2 March 2021
The International Union Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering honours University of Otago researcher Professor Tim Woodfield.
University of Otago Translational Research Grant competition 2020 winning team
Monday 14 December 2020
The winning team in this year’s University of Otago Translational Research Grant (TRG) competition has members based in Christchurch and Dunedin.
2020 Bioengineering Showcase goes hybrid
Tuesday 1 December 2020
A decision was made early to offer the 2020 Bioengineering Showcase as a hybrid-platform event with physical venues in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington, and including virtual participation using Zoom. The current covid-19 situation has invited innovative adaptation from us all!
Prize winning month for CReaTE PhD students
Monday 30 November 2020
November has been a winning month in the CReaTE research group. Three of the group’s PhD candidates have walked away with prizes from three different research-networking events.
Encouraging health-related research across our campus
Wednesday 11 November 2020
Associate Professor Deborah Snell elected to Research Committee, encouraging health-related research across the University of Otago, Christchurch.
Traumatic brain injury: the missed harm in traumatic spinal cord injuries?
Tuesday 10 November 2020
Are traumatic brain injuries missed when a person is admitted for acute care with spinal cord injuries? University of Otago’s Associate Professor Deborah Snell is researching this question with the help of Health Research Council funding.
Clinicians warn of gaps in chronic pain services
Friday 23 October 2020
University of Otago’s Dr Bronwyn Lennox Thompson advocates for pain specialists to be provided in all areas of the country – her views feature in RNZ’s news article about the state of the nation’s pain management service.
3D printing of vascular networks needed for the healthy functioning of engineered organs
Monday 19 October 2020
University of Otago’s Dr Khoon Lim talks on RNZ’s Science series about his research into 3D printing of blood vessel architecture – veins, arteries and capillaries – all needed for the healthy functioning of 3D printed organs.
Otago researcher awarded for research excellence
Wednesday 7 October 2020
Professor Tim Woodfield is the first New Zealander to be awarded the ASBTE Award for Research Excellence.
University recognises promising early career researchers
Thursday 1 October 2020
Researchers 3D-printing veins, enhancing sports spectators’ experience through augmented reality, and studying how gut bacteria influences cancer development are among the recipients of this year’s University of Otago Early Career Awards for Distinction in Research.
3D bioprinting of body parts happening right here in Canterbury
Thursday 1 October 2020
Newstalk ZB reporter Chris Lynch interviews Dr Khoon Lim about his research into 3D bioprinting of body parts.
Women in HealthTech: Christchurch researcher featured in TechWeek NZ’s virtual seminar
Wednesday 22 July 2020
TechWeek NZ goes virtual and features Christchurch Research Fellow, Dr Gabriella Lindberg, discussing the long process involved in taking health technologies to market.
Congratulations to Dr Khoon Lim for HRC success
Wednesday 1 July 2020
CReaTE researcher receives a $730k project grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand to treat avascularnecrosis using novel hydrogels.
New chapter for Healthy Homes as Otago scientists secure more than $26m in HRC funding
Tuesday 30 June 2020
The University of Otago’s housing and health research programme He Kāinga Oranga will receive just under $5 million from the Health Research Council of New Zealand to continue research to maximise the health and wellbeing gains from housing.
Otago scientists secure more than $26m for health research
Tuesday 30 June 2020
University of Otago, Wellington infectious diseases expert Professor Michael Baker has received almost $5 million from the Health Research Council for a programme investigating the connection between infectious diseases and long-term conditions, something he was planning well prior to the outbreak of Covid-19.
International award for CReaTE researcher
Monday 15 June 2020
The research excellence of Professor Tim Woodfield is recognised by the the Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE).
Our PhD candidates showing resilience in the face of covid-19 restrictions
Friday 12 June 2020
Three of our completing PhD candidates - Jun Li, Cesar Alcala and Pau Atienza – conduct their end-of-thesis defence under covid-19 restrictions.
It’s International Women’s Day soon and we’re celebrating!
Tuesday 18 February 2020
It’s International Women’s Day soon and we’re celebrating!
30 new Professors for the University of Otago
Tuesday 10 December 2019
Thirty University of Otago academics have been promoted to the position of professor this year.
Milestone birthday for Department's HOD
Thursday 14 November 2019
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine's most recent Research Meeting starts with a surprise birthday cake for Head of Department, Professor Gary Hooper.
Study shows spinal patients are turning to cannabis for pain relief
Wednesday 30 October 2019
TV’s Newshub profiles a University of Otago study of cannabis use in people with spinal cord injuries.
First New Zealand study of cannabis use in people with spinal cord injuries
Tuesday 29 October 2019
Using cannabis helps people with spinal cord injuries better tolerate almost constant and excruciating pain and participate in community and family life without feeling like ‘zombies’, a new study has found.
Developing new Australasian clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy
Monday 16 September 2019
University of Otago researchers selected to help develop Australasia’s new clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy for people with spinal cord injuries.
Health Sciences Division Travel Award for bone regeneration researcher
Thursday 15 August 2019
Health Sciences Division Travel Award helps doctoral candidate attend TERMIS-AP and ABMC7 conferences in October this year.
Travel award wins for CReaTE PhD candidates
Tuesday 13 August 2019
Travel award wins for two PhD candidates help them attend the Queenstown Research Week in September this year.
Awards for teaching and support staff
Wednesday 17 July 2019
Appreciation and awards from the Christchurch Medical Students’ Association for teaching and support delivered by Departmental staff.
Otago’s emerging researchers secure more than $1.7 million in HRC funding
Thursday 16 May 2019
An occupational therapist who aims to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities is one of several University of Otago early-stage researchers who have together been awarded more than $1.7 million in Health Research Council funding.
One in five New Zealanders suffer chronic pain
Thursday 6 December 2018
Clinical senior lecturer, Bronwyn Lennox Thompson, discusses the complexities of chronic pain management with Newstalk ZB’s Kate Hawkesby after co-authoring an article published in the New Zealand Medical Journal.
Pain common and increasing in prevalence in New Zealand
Friday 30 November 2018
Pain is an extremely common condition and increasing in prevalence in New Zealand, University of Otago researchers say.
Hip, hip hooray for clever Otago bioengineering scientists
Thursday 22 November 2018
‘Hip, hip, hooray for clever Otago bioengineering scientists’; the Otago Daily Times profiles Dr Khoon Lim’s research and reports on his prestigious Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowship award, amounting to NZ$487,549.
Division celebrates rise in Fast-Start Marsden funding
Tuesday 13 November 2018
There has been a rise in the number of Division of Health Sciences’ early career researchers being successful in the Marsden Fund round this year, an increase being welcomed by the Division’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Brunton.
University of Otago celebrates Marsden Fund success
Thursday 8 November 2018
University of Otago researchers are celebrating their most successful Marsden Fund round ever, securing $28.5 million (excluding GST) for 41 world-class research projects.
ISBF Young Investigator Award for University of Otago researcher
Thursday 8 November 2018
Dr Khoon Lim of the University of Otago is named second place winner of the ISBF Young Investigator Award and honoured at the International Conference on Biofabrication in Wurzburg, Germany.
New research to make living with Perthes disease less painful
Thursday 20 September 2018
"Every year around 50 Kiwi kids are diagnosed with Perthes - a condition where insufficient blood supply causes cells in the hip joint to die, damaging movement and causing crippling pain." The NZ Herald reports on David Kieser's research that aims to impact the progression of the disease and help prevent the suffering of chronic pain.
Promising researcher travelling to International Conference on Biofabrication in Wurzburg, Germany
Thursday 13 September 2018
CReaTE's PhD candiate, Cesar Alacala Orozco wins an award from the International Society of Biofabrication, enabling him to attend this year's Biofabrication Conference in Wurzburg, Germany.
The Roger Melick Young Investigator Award goes to CReaTE PhD candidate
Wednesday 5 September 2018
The ANZBMS Annual Scientific Meeting in Queenstown this year was a successful experience for Jun Li. The PhD candidate with the CReaTE Research Group returned from the conference bearing the Roger Melick Young Investigator Award.
Otago PhD candidate winner of Rutherford Poster Prize
Tuesday 28 August 2018
Jessika Wise, PhD candidate, wins the 2018 Rutherford Poster Prize offered by the Health Research Society of Canterbury.
Award for peer reviewer contribution to scholarly publishing
Thursday 1 March 2018
Dr Khoon Lim has been recognised by IOP Publishing for his high quality and timely journal article reviews.
Summer Student wins award for best presentation of laboratory-based research
Monday 29 January 2018
Annabelle Greenwood wins an award for best presentation of laboratory-based research in the University of Otago's 2017-18 Christchurch intake of summer students.
Future of orthopaedic surgery is 3D bioprinting
Monday 11 December 2017
The Press reporter Will Harvie writes about the future of orthopaedic surgery and 3D bioprinting. He interviews Associate Professor Tim Woodfield of the Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) research group at the University of Otago's Christchurch campus.
Opportunity to learn about 3D printing with local expert
Thursday 12 October 2017
Associate Professor Tim Woodfield has developed a 3-day introductory 3D Printing in Medicine course for the local medical community. It will run November 20 to 22 in Christchurch and include talks by international and national experts.
University of Otago, Christchurch campus profiled at Showcase 2017
Wednesday 4 October 2017
The Canterbury public enjoyed laboratory tours, a debate on whether we can all live to be 120 years, and the chance to hear about latest health research at Showcase 2017.
Research into 3D-printing to better heal broken bones
Friday 15 September 2017
Christchurch researchers are growing veins in the laboratory as part of a project aiming to create large 3D-printed pieces of bone for use in orthopaedic surgery.
New research shows nearly a third of hip and knee patients in Canterbury aren’t managing to meet the threshold for a specialist appointment
Friday 24 March 2017
University of Otago's Professor Gary Hooper is interviewed by One News in response to a call for a national survey to identify levels of unmet health needs.
Christchurch research key to printing human body parts
Wednesday 21 September 2016
Development of a new bio-ink by the Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering (CReaTE) research group steps us closer to regenerating human body parts according to Press reporter Cate Broughton.
Weight loss programme easing joint pain
Monday 6 June 2016
A programme to help obese hip and knee patients lose weight before surgery has led to some of them avoiding surgery all together, better post-surgical outcomes, and improvements in people’s overall health.
