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Upcoming Health Sciences events

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12 May May

The Health Sciences First Year Integrated Context Lecture Series (ICLS)

Wednesday, 12 May 2021 at 1:00pm
The Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) programme includes a series of exciting new lectures that bring together content from across the HSFY papers and apply it in cutting-edge health-based scenarios. Presenting teams showcase the research expertise and professional courses at the University of Otago. These entertaining and informative lectures will have limited seats available to the public.

30 Jul July

Department of Medicine Seminar Series

Friday, 30 July 2021 at 12:30pm - 9th floor Seminar Room, Dunedin Public Hospital, Forbury, Dunedin -- and via zoom
Department of Medicine Seminar Series Associate Professor Gerard Wilkins Consultant Cardiologist, Dunedin Hospital, and Department of Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine.

03 Aug August

OMS Research Networking Breakfast

Tuesday, 3 August 2021 at 7:15am - Hunter Center, 279 Great King Street, Dunedin
An informal networking breakfast for Otago Medical School staff, students and alumni. Hear the stories of the Otago Medical School’s leading academics and students.

 

Women's and Children's Health O&G Research Seminar

Tuesday, 3 August 2021 at 3:00pm - Ngaire Quennell Seminar Room, 2nd Floor Academic Wing, Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin.
Join us for Mette Goodin's Seminar, titled "Researcher in Health Research South: How to work together to obtain Locality Approval for research".

04 Aug August

A pain in the leg: Living with peripheral artery disease - An Integrated Context Lecture

Wednesday, 4 August 2021 at 12:00pm - St David Lecture Theatre
University of Otago
North Dunedin
For the last year Mrs Adams has been experiencing cramps in her legs because some of her arteries are becoming blocked (a condition called peripheral artery disease). This lecture will discuss some of the impact this has on Mrs Adams’ life, how this disease occurs and how we can use ultrasound to assess it.

 

Medical Laboratory Science Open Evening

Wednesday, 4 August 2021 at 6:00pm - Hercus D'Ath Lecture Theatre. Please enter the Hercus Building via the Hanover Street entrance and go to the first floor, Dunedin
Learn more about Medical Laboratory Science from students, alumni and academic lecturers.

 

A pain in the leg: Living with peripheral artery disease - An Integrated Context Lecture

Thursday, 5 August 2021 at 1:00pm - Castle 2 Lecture Theatre,
University of Otago
North Dunedin
For the last year Mrs Adams has been experiencing cramps in her legs because some of her arteries are becoming blocked (a condition called peripheral artery disease). This lecture will discuss some of the impact this has on Mrs Adams’ life, how this disease occurs and how we can use ultrasound to assess it.

17 Aug August

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Anna Ranta

Tuesday, 17 August 2021 at 5:30pm - Nordmeyer Theatre, Level D, University of Otago, Wellington, 23A Mein Street, Newtown, Wellington.
Professor Anna Ranta delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled:  Do different folks have different strokes? An unexpected journey.

20 Aug August

Wellington Tertiary Open Day - Radiation Therapy

Friday, 20 August 2021 at 3:00pm - Department of Radiation Therapy, University of Otago, Wellington, 23A Mein Street, Wellington.
The Department of Radiation Therapy at the University of Otago, Wellington is holding an Open Day for Year 13 students on Friday 20 August, 3-5pm.

23 Aug August

School of Pharmacy Open Evening

Monday, 23 August 2021 at 6:00pm - Virtual Professional Practice Laboratory, Level 5, Adams Building, 18 Fredrick Street, Dunedin.
Come to our undergraduate open evening to find out why pharmacists are vital for the health of our communities.

24 Aug August

Inaugural Professorial Lecture - Professor Julia Horsfield

Tuesday, 24 August 2021 at 5:30pm - Archway 1 Lecture Theatre, Union St East, Dunedin
Professor Julia Horsfield delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: The circle of life: connecting cell division with cell fate

25 Aug August

Precision medicine: From the clinic to the lab, and back again - An Integrated Context Lecture

Wednesday, 25 August 2021 at 12:00pm - Castle 2 Lecture Theatre
University of Otago
North Dunedin
Explore how understanding the structure and function of proteins can help treat disease. MD and Research Professor Kurt Krause will share his personal experience in the treatment of HIV; from his clinical days when there were limited options to treat HIV to current, effective treatments that are precisely matched to each patient. We will also consider how the HIV experience influenced trial treatments for COVID-19.

 

School of Pharmacy Open Evening

Wednesday, 25 August 2021 at 6:00pm - Virtual Professional Practice Laboratory, Level 5, Adams Building, 18 Fredrick Street, Dunedin.
Come to our undergraduate open evening to find out why pharmacists are vital for the health of our communities.

26 Aug August

Precision medicine: From the clinic to the lab, and back again - An Integrated Context Lecture

Thursday, 26 August 2021 at 1:00pm - Quad 2 Lecture Theatre,
University of Otago
North Dunedin
Explore how understanding the structure and function of proteins can help treat disease. MD and Research Professor Kurt Krause will share his personal experience in the treatment of HIV; from his clinical days when there were limited options to treat HIV to current, effective treatments that are precisely matched to each patient. We will also consider how the HIV experience influenced trial treatments for COVID-19.

 

Master of Nursing Science Information Evening - Dunedin

Thursday, 26 August 2021 at 5:30pm - Seminar Room A, St David Complex, University of Otago, Leith Street, Dunedin.
An information evening to hear about the Master of Nursing Science offered at University of Otago Christchurch.

 

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Merilyn Hibma

Thursday, 26 August 2021 at 5:30pm - Archway 1 Lecture Theatre, Union Street East, Dunedin.
Professor Merilyn Hibma delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled, "Human papillomavirus and cervical cancer: A translational research success story"

08 Sep September

Otago Spotlight Series: Achieving Health Equity from Research

Wednesday, 8 September 2021 at 9:00am - Nordmeyer Lecture Theatre, University of Otago, Wellington.
Join University of Otago health researchers as they outline pathways to greater health equity for New Zealand's diverse communities.

23 Sep September

Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Joanne Baxter

Thursday, 23 September 2021 at 5:30pm - Archway 1 Lecture Theatre, Union St East, Dunedin.
Professor Joanne Baxter delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled, "A vision for Māori Health, Te Tiriti and equity – transforming the landscape and resetting the default".

23 Nov November

6th Pharmacoepidemiology Research Network Symposium

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 at 9:00am - Seminar Room A/B, St David Lecture Theatre Complex, 70 St David Street, Dunedin.
The 6th Pharmacoepidemiology Research Network Symposium will provide an opportunity to meet other colleagues who share an interest in the utilisation and safety of medicines, medical devices, and vaccines.