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20 Aug 2026

Otago research improving life for Crohn’s disease sufferers

Research at the University of Otago I Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka looking at why some Crohn's disease sufferers don’t respond t...

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19 Aug 2026

From golfing scholarship to exploring the gut lining

Mikayla King (Tūhoe) was devastated when the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown meant she had to leave the college she was studying...

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05 Aug 2026

Otago receives $1.2 million for innovative research

Eight Health Research Council (HRC) Explorer Grants have been awarded to University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka kair...

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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...

Dr Stephanie Waller is presented with a certificate by Dame Margaret Sparrow.

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...

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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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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...

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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...

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01 Apr 2026

Centre to strengthen disease prevention across Pacific

The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has marked a significant milestone in regional health collaboration with...

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24 Mar 2026

Otago’s pioneering tuberculosis research making a difference

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day – 24 March – is a good reminder that Aotearoa has a part to play in efforts to end the globa...

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19 Mar 2026

Taking their research to the people

What do penguins, cell phones, ignorance and politics all have in common?

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19 Feb 2026

World expert sharing genome editing expertise with Otago researchers

How do good cells cope when bad things happen to them?

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