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...
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