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10 Aug 2020

Research team hopes Māori lives will be saved with new testing criteria for stomach cancer


There are likely to be several hundred Māori unaware they are at high risk of an...

16 Apr 2020

Tom Brew


Tom Brew was a Masters candidate at the Centre for Translational Cancer Research...

31 Oct 2019

$3.8 million to Otago researchers in Career Development Awards


$3.8 million to Otago researchers in Career Development Awards

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29 Oct 2019

Otago scientist wins award for stomach cancer research


A University of Otago researcher has won a fellowship to undertake cutting-edge...

21 Jun 2019

Major donation supports research into early-stage cancer detection


Major donation supports research into early-stage cancer detection...

20 Mar 2019

Otago discovery paves way for precision medicine in future


Otago discovery paves way for precision medicine in future...

19 Nov 2018

The challenge of reducing health inequities and improving health outcomes in New Zealand


The Healthier Lives – He Oranga Hauora National Science Challenge, hosted by the...

27 Sep 2018

Otago discovery links DNA-packaging proteins and cancer development


Otago discovery links DNA-packaging proteins and cancer development...

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27 Aug 2018

Cancer Genetics student wins National Master's Three Minute Thesis Competition


A student in Professor Parry Guilford’s Cancer Genetics Lab in the Otago Departm...

27 Aug 2018

Otago scientist wins award for cancer research


Otago scientist wins award for cancer research...

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13 Aug 2018

Christchurch bowel cancer surgeon recognised for global leadership


Christchurch bowel cancer surgeon recognised for global leadership...

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25 Jul 2018

Funding for Otago breast cancer research which aims to halt cancer spread


Funding for Otago breast cancer research which aims to halt cancer spread...

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10 Jul 2018

First human scanned with next-generation 3D colour scanner invented by Cantabrians


First human scanned with next-generation 3D colour scanner invented by Cantabria...

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03 Jul 2018

Otago scientists make breakthrough in childhood kidney cancer


Otago scientists make breakthrough in childhood kidney cancer...

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29 Jun 2018

Otago researchers’ discovery unlocks secrets behind cancer drug resistance


Otago researchers’ discovery unlocks secrets behind cancer drug resistance...

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22 Jun 2018

Smokefree 2025: An opportunity for big scores by the Government


Smokefree 2025: An opportunity for big scores by the Government...

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18 Jun 2018

Scientists identify bug likely to cause bowel cancer


New Zealand scientists have identified a toxic bug they believe may cause bowel...

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01 Jun 2018

New Zealand leads call to improve health for indigenous people globally


New Zealand leads call to improve health for indigenous people globally...

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17 May 2018

HRC funding enables Otago researcher to investigate early detection test for bowel cancer


HRC funding enables Otago researcher to investigate early detection test for bow...

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30 Apr 2018

Otago researchers claim inaugural Māori researcher fellowships


Two University of Otago researchers of Ngāpuhi descent are being rewarded with n...

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20 Apr 2018

International agreement provides Otago opportunity to help shape global cancer agenda


International agreement provides Otago opportunity to help shape global cancer a...

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13 Apr 2018

Threats from tobacco industry stalled New Zealand plain packs legislation


Threats of lawsuits by the tobacco industry helped delay the New Zealand legisla...

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11 Apr 2018

Biochemistry PhD student already saving Māori lives


A University of Otago biochemistry PhD student is credited with saving lives, th...

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05 Apr 2018

Christchurch researchers first to prove specific types of bowel cancer


A University of Otago, Christchurch, researcher has for the first time identifie...

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29 Mar 2018

More commitment by local government needed to achieve Smokefree 2025


There needs to be more commitment by local government to help achieve central go...

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14 Mar 2018

Standardised packaging a good move, but Otago researchers call for more in fight against tobacco


Today marks the introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products sold...

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09 Mar 2018

Study of smoking among doctors and nurses shows very low smoking prevalence and Smokefree 2025 goal can be achieved


Study of smoking among doctors and nurses shows very low smoking prevalence and...

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07 Mar 2018

New Co-Directors of Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit


The new Co-Directors of the Cancer Society Social & Behavioural Research Unit, D...

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13 Feb 2018

Health Sciences researchers shine


Health Sciences investigators shine in the latest edition of He Kitenga, the Uni...

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08 Feb 2018

Switching to vaping not always straightforward: Otago research


Smokers attempting to quit the habit by vaping or using e-cigarettes do not alwa...

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08 Feb 2018

New University of Otago research on women involved in the ‘Unfortunate Experiment’


A final report on the unethical clinical study conducted by Dr Herbert Green at...

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02 Feb 2018

Surgeons look to do the right thing by their patients


New Zealand surgeons are often prepared to treat an abnormality discovered durin...

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23 Jan 2018

Mind the gap – public and expert views on cancer risk


There are substantial gaps between expert recommendations and public knowledge a...

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09 Jan 2018

Shade shortage in Wellington playgrounds: Otago research highlights the need to ‘slip, slop, slap and wrap’ this summer


Children visiting playgrounds this summer may be at high risk of sunburn, accord...

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19 Dec 2017

Chronic lung disease treatment in New Zealand often not consistent with international guidelines


University of Otago researchers have found that the treatment of chronic obstruc...

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28 Nov 2017

Louis' Legacy


Following his death, Louis Fouchault left a legacy to help all those with CDH1 m...

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23 Nov 2017

Seize opportunities urges Distinguished Research Medal recipient


Seize opportunities urges Distinguished Research Medal recipient...

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27 Oct 2017

No smokefree signs at New Zealand racecourses, study shows


A survey of New Zealand racecourses and sports grounds with stands has found no...

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11 Oct 2017

NZ-China links in non-communicable disease research strengthened


The signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the University of Otago wi...

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05 Oct 2017

Two highly promising scientists receive prestigious Rutherford Discovery fellowships at Otago University


Media Release - 5 October 2017 - Two highly promising scientists receive prestig...

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04 Oct 2017

Shoddy sunbeds on the second-hand market in New Zealand: Otago findings


4 October 2017 - Cancer Research, Public Health Research, SBRU - Media Release

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03 Oct 2017

World-leading cancer geneticist to receive Otago’s highest honour


Media Release- World-leading cancer geneticist to receive Otago’s highest honour...

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25 Sep 2017

US video shines light on Otago research into the mystery of how glowworms glow


Otago Department of Biochemistry glowworm bioluminescence research was recently...

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01 Sep 2017

Otago researchers makes "natural born killer" cell discovery


Media Release - 1 September 2017 - Natural born killer cells...

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18 Aug 2017

18 August 2017 Otago to lead $35m new advanced genomics platform


18 August 2017 - Otago to lead $35m new advanced genomics platform - Media Relea

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09 Aug 2017

Realising the Potential: Research impact conference


Research impact conference 21-22 November, Dunedin, 2017. Participants will impr...

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28 Jul 2017

Youth more likely to discourage than promote smoking among peers


Media Release, 28 July 2017 - Youth more likely to discourage than promote smoki...

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20 Jul 2017

Bowel-cancer screening cost-effective but does not reduce health inequalities


Bowel-cancer screening in New Zealand will improve health cost effectively, acco...

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07 Jul 2017

Thousands of NZ children continue to be exposed to second-hand smoke in cars


New evidence shows one in five children continue to be exposed to smoking in car...

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21 Jun 2017

Stomach cancer programme part of HRC funding haul


A five-year programme to examine ways of reducing the burden of stomach cancer i...

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08 Jun 2017

Way to make cancer treatment safer wins Otago innovation competition


A new technique to make modern cancer treatment safer was the winner at the Univ...

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12 May 2017

Improvements to healthcare system needed to manage multimorbidity


New research led by the University of Otago, Wellington, has identified issues a...

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10 May 2017

New funding for Otago immunotherapy breast cancer research


A University of Otago biochemistry researcher has been awarded nearly $200,000 t...

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13 Apr 2017

Turning healthcare around: Health professionals learning together makes for better healthcare


To improve communication between clinicians, the University of Otago, Wellington...

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30 Mar 2017

New research towards a Smokefree Wellington


Progress towards smokefree inner cities in New Zealand requires specific policie...

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15 Mar 2017

15 March 2017, Otago’s flagship research centres confirmed


The University of Otago has reconfigured the line-up of its flagship research ce...

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09 Mar 2017

Major support for Otago health research provided through latest lottery grants


University of Otago researchers have gained more than $2.6m in funding from the...

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06 Mar 2017

Specific immune cells predict bowel cancer outcomes


A pilot study by University of Otago researchers suggests that people with color...

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03 Mar 2017

Flexible sigmoidoscopy test just once greatly reduces life–time risk of bowel cancer


A world expert in cancer screening based at the University of Otago says new evi...

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28 Feb 2017

Otago discovery sheds new light on several disease processes


New light on a key factor involved in diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, gast...

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13 Feb 2017

Gripping account of arrogance and denial in the “unfortunate experiment”


A new book Doctors in Denial: The forgotten women in the ‘unfortunate experiment...

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09 Feb 2017

Die Another Day: Bond smoking research gains wide attention


Die Another Day: Bond smoking research gains wide attention...

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13 Jan 2017

Researchers call for ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport


Watching televised sport means watching advertisements for alcohol, say research...

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09 Sep 2016

Anthony Braithwaite wins Shortland Medal


CTCR researchr Anthony Braithwaite wins Shortland Medal...

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05 Sep 2016

D4 2016


The D4 conference 2016 will be held in Dunedin 23-24 November 2016...

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27 May 2016

Guinness World Record for Andrew Nicholson


Andrew Nicholson is officially the fastest man to ride around the world...

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03 May 2016

Gene Genie broadcast on RNZ


The BBC Gene Genie series hosted by science presenter and geneticist Adam Ruther...

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10 Mar 2016

Advanced breast cancer research attracts new supporters


CTCR's advanced breast cancer research has attracted funding from the Karen Loui...

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26 Feb 2016

New tool to accelerate health research


A new protein crystallography tool available to Otago researchers will help acce...

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25 Feb 2016

Gene Genie: Genetics and disease


Gene Genie will discuss the implications of genetics in our daily lives in panel...

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22 Feb 2016

NZ cancer hotspots mapped


The map of NZ shows that certain DHBs have better survival outcomes for cancer s...

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22 Feb 2016

Summer studentship brings rewards


PhD candidate Kirsten Ward-Hartstonge is delighted to see her summer studentship...

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22 Feb 2016

CTCR researchers wow in Wellington


CTCR researchers and colleagues from the University of Otago contributed to a da...

14 Dec 2015

Around The World in 123 Days


Dunedin cyclist Andrew Nicholson has ridden around the globe in 123 days and 50...

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09 Dec 2015

Cancer researchers humbled by world cycling record attempt


Cancer researchers humbled by world cycling record attempt...

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30 Sep 2015

Vitamin C treatment in breast cancer


Te Aho researcher gains funding to investigate vitamin C and breast cancer...

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21 Sep 2015

Royal Society Fellowships won by Te Aho researchers


Two Te Aho Matatu researchers win prestigious Royal Society Fellowships...

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09 Sep 2015

Cancer Society appoints Dr Chris Jackson as Medical Director


Congratulations to CTCR colleague Dr Chris Jackson on his appointment to Medical...

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07 Sep 2015

Obituary: Dr Elspeth Joan Gold


Obituary: Dr Elspeth Joan Gold...

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13 Aug 2015

Thunder, detours, snakes!


Cyclist Andrew Nicholson has set off today to begin his round the world cycling...

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11 Aug 2015

University supported by world record attempt


University supported by world record attempt...

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08 Jul 2015

Going global on two wheels


Andrew Nicholson sets off to break the Guinness World Record for circumnavigatio...

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29 Jun 2015

Immunotherapy drug in spotlight


Dr Chris Jackson, oncologist, and CTCR researcher, is interviewed about the impa...

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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...

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18 Jun 2015

Alcohol's role in cancer incidence


CTCR member Dr Chris Jackson talks about the role of alcohol consumption as a ri...

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15 Jun 2015

Immune cells play Jekyll and Hyde


Dr Anita Dunbier is interviewed in the Otago Daily Times about her research and...

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11 Jun 2015

Breast cancer: Tissue analysis helps target genetic testing


CTCR researchers are leading international best practice in tissue analysis that...

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04 Jun 2015

Translational research strengths attract HRC funding


CTCR researchers' innovation and expertise has attracted significant HRC funding...

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27 May 2015

Lottery Health grants recognise CTCR researchers


CTCR established and emerging researchers were recognised with Lottery Health gr...

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22 May 2015

2015 Immunotherapy conference in Brisbane


Brisbane will host the 2015 Immunotherapy Conference 24-26 November. This confer...

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14 Apr 2015

Understanding skin cancer one step closer


Associate Professor Mik Black, CTCR researcher, is an author on a new Nature Gen...

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14 Apr 2015

Breast cancer survivors supported


CTCR researcher Dr Lynnette Jones, creator of the EXPINKT programme for breast c...

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01 Apr 2015

New avenues for leukaemia research


CTCR welcomes researchers investigating new avenues in leukaemia research. Assoc...

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31 Mar 2015

Colorectal cancer research presented


Colorectal cancer research was presented at the Gut Health Network public resear...

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31 Mar 2015

Breast cancer and the humble aspirin


Dr Anita Dunbier is profiled about her research in breast cancer including inves...

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23 Mar 2015

Preventive surgery may be eclipsed


CTCR Te Aho Matatū researchers, and whānau affected by hereditary cancers, are e...

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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...

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17 Mar 2015

Teaching excellence award to Dr Ros Kemp


CTCR researcher Dr Roslyn Kemp was recognised by the University of Otago with an...

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20 Feb 2015

Genomic technologies aid assessment of treatments


New blood tests using genomic technologies may provide a better way to assess tr...

Distinguished Research Medal Lecture recorded

Professor Parry Guilford presented his Distinguished Research Medal Lecture:
Evolution, families and cancer (YouTube,1 Hour and 10 mins) at the College of Education Auditorium on Wednesday 22 November.

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Other recorded events

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Visit Healthier Lives researchers on 'The Cause of Cancer' to view two lectures, recorded in November 2017:

  • Professor Parry Guilford: Genetics and how drugs can target those genes.
  • Dr Chris Jackson: Keytruda from bench to bedside - The challenge of getting a breakthrough.

Life saver

2017 Distinguished Research Medal winner Professor Parry Guildford can count among his many achievements the discovery of the first-known gene for inherited gastric cancer and the development of a simple-to-use non-invasive test for bladder cancer.

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Genetic Jeopardy

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