Ulcer patch first in Department of Physiology to receive Smart Ideas funding
Wednesday, 5 October 2022 2:58pm
Associate Professor Rajesh Katare has been granted funding to research the development of a novel, multi-use, off-the-shelf, biodegradable ulcer patch as an advanced wound-care product.
Otago researchers closer to treating heart disease in diabetic patients
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 11:53am
University of Otago researchers are closer to preventing immature death and improving the overall health of people with diabetes.
"I want to go into medicine and be the brown face that brown people can see."
Friday, 19 August 2022 10:35am
An Otago student determined to add another Pacific voice to the health conversation is making his mark at an unusually young age.
Another amazing contribution from the Sunday dental clinic
Tuesday, 9 August 2022 11:30am
More than 100 people have received vital dental care, thanks to a team of volunteers using the facilities at the Dental School for a series of clinics over the last four Sundays.
Art at the heart of Hei Maumaharatanga Memorial Wall project
Monday, 8 August 2022 2:44pm
Work is underway on a small Dunedin campus construction project with cultural significance beyond its size.
School of Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Symposium a success
Friday, 5 August 2022 11:02am
The School of Biomedical Sciences’ 2022 Postgraduate Symposium provided an opportunity for postgraduate students to present their research and celebrate their progress.
Professor Stephen Knowles’ journey to economic altruism and supporting charities
Friday, 5 August 2022 11:12am
Professor Stephen Knowles shares how his academic journey led him to the topic of economic altruism and how he is using this knowledge to support not-for-profit organisations.
Shalini Paul on researching diabetes in the midst of COVID-19
Thursday, 16 June 2022 4:14pm
Having family members with diabetes makes Shalini Paul's search for treatment to heal wounds quicker in diabetics personal.
$900,000 funding for Otago health researchers
Thursday, 12 May 2022 10:51am
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – so will 12 weeks of free, healthy food delivered to a patient’s door keep the cardiologist at bay?
Hormone found to regulate mothers’ behaviour
Monday, 21 February 2022 9:48am
University of Otago researchers have discovered a new function for the hormone prolactin – it limits a new mum’s investment in aggressive behaviour and instead focusses them on interacting with their babies.
Balancing motherhood and a career in science
Friday, 11 February 2022 7:48am
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science and we celebrate the journey of Dr Rosie Brown, a respected senior lecturer and Sir Charles Hercus Research HRC Fellow in the Department of Physiology and mother of three.
