Previous Health Sciences events

28 Feb February

Community Health Lecture: If I could sleep I could dream: experts share their advice on snoring, sleep apnoea and asthma in our community

Tuesday, 28 February 2023 at 12:30pm - Suter Gallery, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson
Join us to learn more about the impact of sleep apnoea and asthma on individuals, our families & whānau, and our communities. This lunchtime discussion aims to inform, educate and provide some answers about a very important area of health care.

06 Mar March

Generation of new anti-infectives for agritech applications: an update

Monday, 6 March 2023 at 1:00pm - Room BIG13, Ground Floor, Biochemistry Building, 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
Presented by Professor Greg Cook (MSc(Hons), DPhil, FRSNZ Sesquicentennial Distinguished Professor) of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.

07 Mar March

Biochemistry seminar: Associate Professor Tim Hore, Department of Anatomy

Tuesday, 7 March 2023 at 12:00pm - Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), Dunedin and online via Zoom
Alternative ribosomes and sex determination.

09 Mar March

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Rebecca Grainger

Thursday, 9 March 2023 at 5:30pm - Horne Theatre, Wellington Regional Hospital (blue lift), Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington, and online via Zoom
Professor Rebecca Grainger delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled, “Products, processes and people: making sense in medicine”.

13 Mar March

Differential expression of integrin β1 and β7 defines functionally distinct human CD4+ T cell subsets in health and inflammatory bowel disease

Monday, 13 March 2023 at 1:00pm - Room BIG13, Ground Floor, Biochemistry Building, 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
A seminar presented by Dr Kirsten Ward-Hartstonge of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.

 

Write your conference abstract – online workshop

Monday, 13 March 2023 at 7:00pm - Online via Zoom (RSVP to receive the link)
If you are looking to submit an abstract for an upcoming conference, we invite you to our free online workshop. This 90 minute workshop will guide you through the steps to submitting a high quality abstract to maximise your chance of being accepted for the conference.

17 Mar March

Department of Medicine seminar series – Jia Yap, IBD exercise and diet (IBDeat) study

Friday, 17 March 2023 at 12:30pm - 9th Floor Seminar Room, Department of Medicine, Dunedin Hospital and online via Zoom
An insight into the nutritional status of inflammatory bowel disease patients in Aotearoa New Zealand

20 Mar March

Inhaled formulations for respiratory diseases

Monday, 20 March 2023 at 1:00pm - The Biochemistry Building, 710 Cumberland Street, Ground Floor, Room BIG13, Dunedin.
Inhaled formulations for respiratory diseases. Presented by Associate Professor Shyamal Das from the School of Pharmacy.

21 Mar March

Biochemistry seminar: Oluwatobi Eboda, PhD candidate

Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at 12:00pm - Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), Dunedin and online via Zoom
Characterization of a novel hiPSC-derived neuronal model of CLN12 Batten disease.

 

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Gerard Wilkins

Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at 5:30pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin
Professor Gerard Wilkins delivers his Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: “Giant steps is what you take: Advances in cardiovascular care over forty years of research”.

 

Care of the Acutely unwell in Rural NZ

Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at 7:30pm - Zoom
Join Dr Markus Renner, Dr Jono Wills, Dr Dave Dixon and Dr Joel Pirini for an update on caring for the acutely unwell in rural New Zealand.

22 Mar March

The New Zealand Private Rental Sector

Wednesday, 22 March 2023 at 12:00pm - Adam Auditorium, City Gallery, 101 Wakefield Street, Wellington
Researchers Professor Karen Witten and Dr Penelope Carroll present their research on landlords' and tenants' experiences of private rental housing in New Zealand.

27 Mar March

What does Borderline Personality Disorder tell us about the ethics of consent?

Monday, 27 March 2023 at 1:00pm - Seminar Room 119, Bioethics Centre, 71 Frederick Street, Dunedin
A seminar presented by Associate Professor Giles Newton-Howes, hosted by the Bioethics Centre.

 

Type IV CRISPR-Cas: Overlooked Genie in the CRISPR bottle

Monday, 27 March 2023 at 1:00pm - The Biochemistry Building, 710 Cumberland Street, Ground Floor, Room BIG13, Dunedin
Type IV CRISPR-Cas: Overlooked Genie in the CRISPR bottle – presented by Dr Rafael Pinilla-Redondo from The University of Copenhagen.

28 Mar March

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 at 5:30pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin
Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: “Weaving equity and innovation into Parkinson’s research”.

30 Mar March

Dubrovnik – Plagues and quarantine in the 14th century

Thursday, 30 March 2023 at 5:15pm - Barnett Lecture Theatre , First Floor Dunedin Hospital, Great King St, Dunedin and online via Zoom
A public lecture presented by Mirjana Moffat from the Department of Science Communication, University of Otago.

 

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Julia Horsfield

Thursday, 30 March 2023 at 5:30pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin
Professor Julia Horsfield delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: “The circle of life: understanding development from connections in biology”.

03 Apr April

Biochemistry seminar: Jack Hervey, Cawthron Institute

Monday, 3 April 2023 at 12:00pm - Microbiology Building, 2nd floor, Room 2.08, Dunedin and online via Zoom
‘Xeno’-nucleic acids (XNA): functionalised nucleic acid analogues for biotechnology and therapeutics

 

Rhythms of Life, Brain Damage, and the Recovery of a Self

Monday, 3 April 2023 at 1:00pm - Seminar Room 119, Bioethics Centre, 71 Frederick Street, Floor 1, Dunedin
The Bioethics Centre is delighted to host Emeritus Professor Grant Gillett to present a free public seminar on: Rhythms of Life, Brain Damage, and the Recovery of a Self.

04 Apr April

Biochemistry seminar: Greg Reeves, the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research

Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 12:00pm - Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), Dunedin and online via Zoom
Spanning the species barrier to allow hybridization of C3 and C4 cereal crops.

06 Apr April

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Robin Turner

Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 5:30pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin
Professor Robin Turner delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: Approaching Significance.

15 Apr April

3rd advanced materials and 3D printing in medicine workshop

Saturday, 15 April 2023 at 8:30am - Rolleston Lecture Theatre, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
An immersive workshop for bioengineering or health-research students, biomaterials scientists, health professionals, medical device innovators and allied health industry innovators.

18 Apr April

Biochemistry Seminar: Privatdozent Dr. Thomas Schwaha, University of Vienna

Tuesday, 18 April 2023 at 12:00pm - Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13) Dunedin, and via Zoom
The fascinating world of ctenostome bryozoans and how I got into boring things

 

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Alexander McLellan

Tuesday, 18 April 2023 at 5:30pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin
Professor Alexander McLellan delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: Passengers in blood and skin: natural and engineered immune cells

20 Apr April

Biochemistry Seminar: Azoles here, azoles there, are azoles used everywhere?

Thursday, 20 April 2023 at 1:00pm - Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), University of Otago and via Zoom
Azoles here, azoles there, are azoles used everywhere? – Azole usage and the emergence of azole resistance. Join us for this Biochemistry Seminar on presented by Michaela Lackner from the University of Innsbruck.

 

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Stephanie Hughes

Thursday, 20 April 2023 at 5:30pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, University of Otago, Dunedin
Professor Stephanie Hughes delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: Keeping it in the family: the search for a cure for childhood Batten disease.

21 Apr April

Biochemistry seminar: Professor Dan Bolon, University of Massachusetts

Friday, 21 April 2023 at 12:00pm - Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), Dunedin and online via Zoom
New views into the biophysical underpinnings of protein function – experimental protein fitness landscapes and drug resistance.

24 Apr April

Informed Consent and Shared Decision Making

Monday, 24 April 2023 at 1:00pm - Seminar Room 119, Bioethics Centre, 71 Frederick Street, Dunedin
The Bioethics Centre is pleased to host Associate Professor Ben Gray to deliver his seminar: Informed Consent and Shared Decision Making.

01 May May

Development of molecular imaging and therapeutic agents for Staphylococcus aureus

Monday, 1 May 2023 at 1:00pm - Room BIG13, Ground Floor, Biochemistry Building, 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
A seminar presented by Dr Matthias Fellner, Sir Charles Hercus Fellow, Department of Biochemistry.

 

Bioethics Seminar: Pharmacists’ views on the logistics and ethics of supplying tobacco as an endgame initiative

Monday, 1 May 2023 at 1:00pm
The Bioethics Centre is pleased to host Professor Janet Hoek to deliver her seminar: Pharmacists’ views on the logistics and ethics of supplying tobacco as an endgame initiative.

11 May May

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Chris Jackson

Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 5:30pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin
Professor Chris Jackson delivers his Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: At the Crossroads of Cancer Care

15 May May

Who benefits from online delivery of mental disorder treatment?

Monday, 15 May 2023 at 1:00pm - Room BIG13, Ground Floor, Biochemistry Building, 710 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
A seminar presented by Dr Charlene Rapsey of the Department of Psychological Medicine.

16 May May

Biochemistry seminar – Building chains: uncovering how ubiquitin E3 ligases are regulated

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 at 12:00pm - Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), Dunedin
Presented by Professor Catherine Day of the Department of Biochemistry.

19 May May

Connect with Transport Research

Friday, 19 May 2023 at 1:30pm - Spark Place at Tūranga Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
The Transport, Society and Environment team hosts a free inaugural event showcasing policy-relevant transport research. Their 2023 symposium ‘Connect with Transport Research’ presents interdisciplinary research on a range of transport topics and will be an in-person only event, with refreshments.

22 May May

At the interface between academic bioethics and clinical practice

Monday, 22 May 2023 at 1:00pm - Seminar Room 119, Bioethics Centre, 71 Frederick Street, Dunedin
The Bioethics Centre is pleased to host our PhD student, Janine Penfield Winters MD, to present her seminar: At the interface between academic bioethics and clinical practice.

23 May May

Biochemistry seminar: Zahra Shafaei Pishabad, PhD candidate

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 at 12:00pm - Biochemistry Seminar Room G.13 (BIG13), Dunedin and online via Zoom
Investigation of the molecular mechanism of platelet formation in CYCS-associated thrombocytopenia

25 May May

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor James Ussher

Thursday, 25 May 2023 at 5:30pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin
Professor James Ussher delivers his Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: It’s a team game: a research journey in infection and immunity

26 May May

Department of Medicine Seminar Series

Friday, 26 May 2023 at 12:30pm - 9th Floor Seminar Room and via Zoom, Dunedin Public Hospital, Dunedin
Department of Medicine Seminar Series 2023. Obren I. Amiesimaka, PhD Candidate Seminar – Medication adherence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients: a New Zealand wide inter-disciplinary investigation.