News from the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences
02 Jul 2026
Awards showcase early career research talent
Congratulations to Nicholas Anderson, from the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (BMS), for taking out the top honour in th...
29 Jun 2026
Biomedical research strengthening New Zealand China relationships
Two Otago Faculty of Biomedical Sciences projects have received support from the New Zealand – China Strategic Research...
22 Jun 2026
Talent for researching emerging viruses recognised
Dr Stephanie Waller has been awarded the 2026 Zonta Science Award for her work on viruses in New Zealand wildlife and he...
17 Jun 2026
Learning new skills using lights and rewards – Otago study
A new University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has put its own spin on the Pavlov’s Dog experiment, shining...
02 Jun 2026
A smarter way to grow
What if you could grow potatoes from seeds instead of tubers?
26 May 2026
Building the bridge between discovery and impact
One Otago research alliance is determined to bridge the gap between research and real-world application for the rare dis...
15 May 2026
Double celebrations for twin graduates
From helping the fight against tuberculosis to representing New Zealand in sport and creating lifelong connections along...
11 May 2026
Keeping Aotearoa ahead of future pandemics
Lauren Jelley’s dedication to tracking viral infection in New Zealand over the last few years could boost the country’s...
08 May 2026
‘Doing right’ by community a driving force for researcher
For PhD candidate Helena Abolins-Thompson, being able to work closely with her community and whānau during her post-grad...
22 Apr 2026
Funding to fight invasive golden clam
University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have secured funding to combat an invasive golden clam threatenin...
02 Apr 2026
Gold for cash and an inflamed rash?
Sexually transmitted infections in Otago’s gold rush era were less common than popular culture books portray, University...
02 Apr 2026
Four new Otago Royal Society Fellows
Four University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka scholars have had their academic impact recognised by the Royal Society...