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...
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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Genetic Jeopardy