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23 Jun 2026

Surprising effect of common drug found


A drug commonly used to treat type-2 diabetes has the added bonus of reducing the risk of prostate cancer, new research...

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11 Jun 2026

Better prostate cancer detection tool on the horizon


Promising Otago research into a way to better diagnose prostate cancer has received a major funding boost.

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11 Jun 2026

Heart research gets a boost with HRC funding


Otago heart researchers are on their way to developing potentially life-saving patient interventions, thanks to vital He...

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29 May 2026

Kaupapa Māori-led approach needed for eating disorders – study


Researchers are calling for stronger investment in kaupapa Māori-led eating disorder services, after new research has re...

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25 May 2026

Chronic illness linked to hardship – study


People living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) in Aotearoa New Zealand face substantia...

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14 May 2026

Latest HIV figures released


The numbers are dropping, but more work is needed if New Zealand is to reach its reduction target of locally acquired HI...

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14 May 2026

Returning home to serve community


Though from Hastings and born in Auckland, Māia Lockyer moved to Dubai when she was five and Saudi Arabia when she was e...

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07 May 2026

Hard work and determination pay off for medical graduand


Otago medical graduand Leigh Albert’s delight at becoming a doctor is evident, and for good reason.

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24 Apr 2026

UOPISA President clear in purpose and pathway


From Samoa and the streets of South Auckland to leading Pacific tauira in Dunedin, Adeleine Tala Eli brings a strong fou...

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20 Apr 2026

Excellence celebrated in teaching awards


Innovation, engagement and empathy are just some of the qualities attributed to this year’s University of Otago Teaching...

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17 Apr 2026

Trial for novel depression treatment


A novel treatment for people with depression who are resistant to conventional antidepressants is set to be trialled by...

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12 Apr 2026

Delivering diabetes freedom


University of Otago researchers are leading a revolution in treatment for type 1 diabetes – helping people with the auto...

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