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
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...
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...
13 Aug 2018
Christchurch bowel cancer surgeon recognised for global leadership
Christchurch bowel cancer surgeon recognised for global leadership...
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...
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...
03 Jul 2018
Otago scientists make breakthrough in childhood kidney cancer
Otago scientists make breakthrough in childhood kidney cancer...
29 Jun 2018
Otago researchers’ discovery unlocks secrets behind cancer drug resistance
Otago researchers’ discovery unlocks secrets behind cancer drug resistance...
22 Jun 2018
Smokefree 2025: An opportunity for big scores by the Government
Smokefree 2025: An opportunity for big scores by the Government...
18 Jun 2018
Scientists identify bug likely to cause bowel cancer
New Zealand scientists have identified a toxic bug they believe may cause bowel...
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...
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...
30 Apr 2018
Otago researchers claim inaugural Māori researcher fellowships
Two University of Otago researchers of Ngāpuhi descent are being rewarded with n...
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...
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...
11 Apr 2018
Biochemistry PhD student already saving Māori lives
A University of Otago biochemistry PhD student is credited with saving lives, th...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
13 Feb 2018
Health Sciences researchers shine
Health Sciences investigators shine in the latest edition of He Kitenga, the Uni...
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...
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...
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...
23 Jan 2018
Mind the gap – public and expert views on cancer risk
There are substantial gaps between expert recommendations and public knowledge a...
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...
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...
28 Nov 2017
Louis' Legacy
Following his death, Louis Fouchault left a legacy to help all those with CDH1 m...
23 Nov 2017
Seize opportunities urges Distinguished Research Medal recipient
Seize opportunities urges Distinguished Research Medal recipient...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
01 Sep 2017
Otago researchers makes "natural born killer" cell discovery
Media Release - 1 September 2017 - Natural born killer cells...
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
09 Aug 2017
Realising the Potential: Research impact conference
Research impact conference 21-22 November, Dunedin, 2017. Participants will impr...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
12 May 2017
Improvements to healthcare system needed to manage multimorbidity
New research led by the University of Otago, Wellington, has identified issues a...
10 May 2017
New funding for Otago immunotherapy breast cancer research
A University of Otago biochemistry researcher has been awarded nearly $200,000 t...
13 Apr 2017
Turning healthcare around: Health professionals learning together makes for better healthcare
To improve communication between clinicians, the University of Otago, Wellington...
30 Mar 2017
New research towards a Smokefree Wellington
Progress towards smokefree inner cities in New Zealand requires specific policie...
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...
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...
06 Mar 2017
Specific immune cells predict bowel cancer outcomes
A pilot study by University of Otago researchers suggests that people with color...
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...
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...
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...
09 Feb 2017
Die Another Day: Bond smoking research gains wide attention
Die Another Day: Bond smoking research gains wide attention...
13 Jan 2017
Researchers call for ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport
Watching televised sport means watching advertisements for alcohol, say research...
09 Sep 2016
Anthony Braithwaite wins Shortland Medal
CTCR researchr Anthony Braithwaite wins Shortland Medal...
05 Sep 2016
D4 2016
The D4 conference 2016 will be held in Dunedin 23-24 November 2016...
27 May 2016
Guinness World Record for Andrew Nicholson
Andrew Nicholson is officially the fastest man to ride around the world...
03 May 2016
Gene Genie broadcast on RNZ
The BBC Gene Genie series hosted by science presenter and geneticist Adam Ruther...
10 Mar 2016
Advanced breast cancer research attracts new supporters
CTCR's advanced breast cancer research has attracted funding from the Karen Loui...
26 Feb 2016
New tool to accelerate health research
A new protein crystallography tool available to Otago researchers will help acce...
25 Feb 2016
Gene Genie: Genetics and disease
Gene Genie will discuss the implications of genetics in our daily lives in panel...
22 Feb 2016
NZ cancer hotspots mapped
The map of NZ shows that certain DHBs have better survival outcomes for cancer s...
22 Feb 2016
Summer studentship brings rewards
PhD candidate Kirsten Ward-Hartstonge is delighted to see her summer studentship...
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...
09 Dec 2015
Cancer researchers humbled by world cycling record attempt
Cancer researchers humbled by world cycling record attempt...
30 Sep 2015
Vitamin C treatment in breast cancer
Te Aho researcher gains funding to investigate vitamin C and breast cancer...
21 Sep 2015
Royal Society Fellowships won by Te Aho researchers
Two Te Aho Matatu researchers win prestigious Royal Society Fellowships...
09 Sep 2015
Cancer Society appoints Dr Chris Jackson as Medical Director
Congratulations to CTCR colleague Dr Chris Jackson on his appointment to Medical...
07 Sep 2015
Obituary: Dr Elspeth Joan Gold
Obituary: Dr Elspeth Joan Gold...
13 Aug 2015
Thunder, detours, snakes!
Cyclist Andrew Nicholson has set off today to begin his round the world cycling...
11 Aug 2015
University supported by world record attempt
University supported by world record attempt...
08 Jul 2015
Going global on two wheels
Andrew Nicholson sets off to break the Guinness World Record for circumnavigatio...
29 Jun 2015
Immunotherapy drug in spotlight
Dr Chris Jackson, oncologist, and CTCR researcher, is interviewed about the impa...
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...
18 Jun 2015
Alcohol's role in cancer incidence
CTCR member Dr Chris Jackson talks about the role of alcohol consumption as a ri...
15 Jun 2015
Immune cells play Jekyll and Hyde
Dr Anita Dunbier is interviewed in the Otago Daily Times about her research and...
11 Jun 2015
Breast cancer: Tissue analysis helps target genetic testing
CTCR researchers are leading international best practice in tissue analysis that...
04 Jun 2015
Translational research strengths attract HRC funding
CTCR researchers' innovation and expertise has attracted significant HRC funding...
27 May 2015
Lottery Health grants recognise CTCR researchers
CTCR established and emerging researchers were recognised with Lottery Health gr...
22 May 2015
2015 Immunotherapy conference in Brisbane
Brisbane will host the 2015 Immunotherapy Conference 24-26 November. This confer...
14 Apr 2015
Understanding skin cancer one step closer
Associate Professor Mik Black, CTCR researcher, is an author on a new Nature Gen...
14 Apr 2015
Breast cancer survivors supported
CTCR researcher Dr Lynnette Jones, creator of the EXPINKT programme for breast c...
01 Apr 2015
New avenues for leukaemia research
CTCR welcomes researchers investigating new avenues in leukaemia research. Assoc...
31 Mar 2015
Colorectal cancer research presented
Colorectal cancer research was presented at the Gut Health Network public resear...
31 Mar 2015
Breast cancer and the humble aspirin
Dr Anita Dunbier is profiled about her research in breast cancer including inves...
23 Mar 2015
Preventive surgery may be eclipsed
CTCR Te Aho Matatū researchers, and whānau affected by hereditary cancers, are e...
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...
17 Mar 2015
Teaching excellence award to Dr Ros Kemp
CTCR researcher Dr Roslyn Kemp was recognised by the University of Otago with an...
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.
Seize opportunities urges Distinguished Research Medal recipient (Bulletin)
Other recorded events
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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