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06 May 2022
Knighthood for EDOR Co-Director Professor Jim Mann
Professor Jim Mann receives his Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Mer...
04 May 2022
Study identifies exact amounts of extra vitamin C for optimal health
If you are carrying a few extra kilos in weight, an extra apple or two per day m...
14 Apr 2022
Rachael Taylor discusses proposed ban of sugary drinks in schools
EDOR director Professor Rachael Taylor discusses the health advantages of bannin...
07 Apr 2022
World Health Day 2022: Our Planet, Our Health
The World Health Organization celebrates World Health Day 2022 with the theme of...
31 Mar 2022
Rates of obesity in B4 School Checks continue to decrease
EDOR members have published a study in the International Jounrnal of Obesity on...
18 Mar 2022
Watch Professor Alister Neill's World Sleep Day presentation
EDOR celebrated World Sleep Day 2022 with a presentation by Professor Alister Ne...
17 Feb 2022
Professor Christine Jasoni following leadership trend
Many EDOR researchers hold leadership positions at the University and around the...
09 Feb 2022
Hefty bags hindering active transport to school
Heavy school bags are a “significant” issue for teenagers, with one-third of the...
21 Jan 2022
Professor Jim Mann knighted for services to health
Professor Jim Mann knighted for services to health
20 Jan 2022
Junk food ads seen by kids
Professor Louise Signal finds that 11-13 year olds are exposed to 554 brands a d...
13 Jan 2022
One hundred years of insulin
Associate Professor Ben Wheeler and colleagues are researching new technologies...
12 Jan 2022
Diabetes and nutrition research recognised in New Year Honours
Professor Jim Mann, EDOR Co-Director, has been recognised with a knighthood in t...
Related Info
Upcoming events
EDOR 20th anniversary symposium, Friday 24 November 2023, Hutton Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum, Ōtepoti Dunedin.
Keynote Events
Transforming lives: 100 years of insulin, Thursday 24 November 2022, Parliament Grand Hall, Wellington.
World Sleep Day 2022, Friday 18 March 2022. Watch Professor Alister Neill present on the importance of sleep for health.
Economic and Social Cost of Type 2 Diabetes report launch, 15 March 2021, Parliament Grand Hall, Wellington.
From Evidence to Everyday: translating nutrition research for a healthy Aotearoa, Friday 20 September, Nordmeyer lecture theatre, University of Otago Wellington.
The 'cost' of sugar forum featured an expert panel discussion, chaired by Kim Hill. Listen to the Radio NZ recording of this lively and entertaining discussion.
The Diabesity Crisis: how can we make a difference? Symposium was held in March 2017. View the videos to discover the latest research on diabetes and obesity.
Hot topics
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Research Review
NZ Diabetes and Obesity Research Review features independent commentary by Professor Jeremy Krebs.