18 Dec 2014
Outstanding staff recognised at 2014 OSMS Awards
Outstanding staff recognised at 2014 OSMS Awards
17 Dec 2014
Grant awarded for novel approach to preventing biofilm-based infections
A University of Otago biochemist has been awarded a $50,000 grant to develop enzymes that prevent infection-causing biof...
12 Dec 2014
CTCR Director on national Science Board
CTCR Director Parry Guilford is appointed as a member of the national Science Board
11 Dec 2014
Neurological Foundation awards grants to Otago scientists
Three University of Otago scientists and a PhD graduate have been awarded a total of $471,944 to support their brain res...
01 Dec 2014
Te Aho Matatū—The Enduring Connection
CTCR welcomed very special guests and colleagues to launch Te Aho Matatū, The Enduring Connection, at the Tangata Whenua...
27 Nov 2014
Three leading Otago researchers awarded prestigious national medals
The outstanding achievements of three University of Otago researchers were recognised through the bestowing of prestigio...
27 Nov 2014
Hercus Medal to Parry Guilford
Professor Parry Guilford, Director of the Centre for Translational Cancer Research, has been awarded the Sir Charles Her...
12 Nov 2014
Andrew Nicholson aims to beat the outdoor cycle 24 hour distance record
Triple Olympian speed skater, Andrew Nicholson, aims to beat the New Zealand outdoor cycle 24 hour distance record.
11 Nov 2014
Robbie O'Hara raises $861 with his dumb haircut
Robbie O'Hara raises $861 for CTCR with his dumb haircut
10 Nov 2014
'At the edge'
'At the edge' in Otago magazine features innovative biotechnology at Pacific Edge, Dunedin. Highly sensitive diagnostic...
06 Nov 2014
Prestigious scholarships for emerging Otago researchers
Three University of Otago staff members and two postgraduate students have gained prestigious scholarships in the 2014 R...
31 Oct 2014
Exceptional distinction in research recognised
Professor Catherine Day has been recognised for exceptional distinction in research with the honour of being elected as...
29 Oct 2014
Otago academics elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Four leading University of Otago academics are among the 12 top New Zealand researchers and scholars in basic and applie...
30 Sep 2014
Native Affairs highlights whānau's battle with gastric cancer
Native Affairs highlights whānau's battle with gastric cancer
29 Sep 2014
Parry Guilford: Putting cancer in its place
CTCR director Parry Guilford tells the ODT about the current state of cancer research
25 Sep 2014
'Unlocking Prostate Cancer' wins the OMSRS writing prize
Master's student Chris Harris wins the OMSRS prize for his essay 'Unlocking Prostate Cancer'.
11 Sep 2014
Robbie's Dumb Haircut for a Cure
Otago student Robbie O'Hara gets a dumb haircut to raise money for cancer research.
28 Aug 2014
Top HRC medal to Parry Guilford
Professor Parry Guilford has received the Beaven Medal, the top HRC award, for his contribution to translational researc...
26 Aug 2014
Guilford “thrilled” to win top HRC medal
Guilford “thrilled” to win top HRC medal
23 Aug 2014
Ability to isolate infection NZ's strength
Professor Kurt Krause, Webster Centre director, is interviewed the the NZ Listener about New Zealand's ability to protec...
04 Aug 2014
Funding awarded for research into new wave of breast cancer drugs
University of Otago research aimed at developing drugs that are selectively lethal to cancer cells is one of two newly f...
15 Jul 2014
Cancer: Divide and conquer—Winter Series Lecture recorded
A recording from the Winter Lecture Series 'Cancer: Divide and conquer' by Professor Parry Guilford, is now available.
10 Jul 2014
Access to bladder cancer test expanded
Cxbladder, Pacific Edge's bladder cancer diagnostic test which uses a urine sample, is being made available on-line to i...
01 Jul 2014
NZ Listener: Tackling tumours
Professor Parry Guilford is interviewed in the NZ Listener about cancer treatment, genomics and personalised medicine in...
28 Jun 2014
Rising stars recognised
CTCR researchers Dr Anita Dunbier and Dr Khaled Greish won University of Otago Early Career Awards for Distinction in Re...
25 Jun 2014
Otago international research collaborations gain funding
Two University of Otago scientists’ international research collaborations involving gout and ‘food for health’ are to re...
23 Jun 2014
Otago announces Early Career Awards for outstanding researchers
Five up-and-coming University of Otago staff from across its Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington campuses are the lates...
23 Jun 2014
Cancer: Divide and conquer
Professor Parry Guilford, Director of CTCR, will present 'Cancer: Divide and conquer' as part of the University of Otago...
17 Jun 2014
Stomach cancer discovery highlighted
Professor Parry Guilford is interviewed about his discovery of the genetic mutation behind inherited stomach cancer in T...
16 Jun 2014
CTCR researchers feature in HRC funding
Centre for Translational Cancer Research investigators feature in HRC funding awarded in both project grants and emergi...
13 Jun 2014
Big delivery from Audrey
Cancer research at the Centre for Translational Cancer Research benefited from Audrey Tay's \
30 May 2014
Lebanese cooking rallies supporters
The culinary mastery of Afife Harris attracted a large audience to a local CTCR fundraising event.
29 May 2014
Global report finds NZ has highest rates of adult and child obesity in the region
Half of New Zealand’s overweight women are obese and nearly a third of boys and girls are overweight or obese, according...
03 May 2014
Renewed interest in alternative remedies
Professor Kurt Krause, Director of the Webster Centre for Infectious Diseases, suggests that the post-antibiotic era may...
01 May 2014
Superbugs challenge antibiotics
Resistance to antibiotics is no longer a prediction for the future according to the World Health Organisation, which cla...
01 Apr 2014
Audrey blitzes her goal with shave to save!
Audrey has chosen to celebrate her 20th birthday by shaving her head to raise money for cancer research at the Centre fo...
01 Apr 2014
Outstanding ability recognised in teaching awards
Lecturer Dr Lynnette Jones has been recognised for her outstanding teaching ability in University of Otago awards
31 Mar 2014
Innovative Otago breast cancer research gains support
Dr Anita Dunbier's study targeting the immune response to anti-oestrogen therapy is among three newly funded innovative...
31 Mar 2014
Innovative Otago breast cancer research gains support
A University of Otago study targeting the immune response to anti-oestrogen therapy is among three newly funded innovati...
27 Mar 2014
Genomics analysis tool hailed
Genomics analysis tool hailed, CTCR researcher Dr Anita Dunbier comments that the equipment's ability to use degraded sa...
11 Mar 2014
Otago health researchers supported by lottery funding
Research projects by several members of the Centre for Translational Cancer Research Centre have attracted lottery fundi...
03 Mar 2014
Bad reactions
Professor Martin Kennedy is looking at how genetic make-up may contribute to adverse reactions to drugs.
03 Mar 2014
Bacteria may enhance body's ability to fight melanoma
Associate Professor Alex McLellan's research at the University of Otago shows that bacteria may assist the body’s immune...
26 Feb 2014
Encouraging early findings in treatment of aggressive breast cancer
Otago researchers Professor Rhonda Rosengren and team are encouraged by early results utilising nano-medicine in the tre...
19 Feb 2014
Otago biochemistry research highlighted in Marsden 20th celebrations
Professor Catherine Day's work on cell death has huge implications for advancing cancer research. Her work was celebrate...
12 Feb 2014
Bladder cancer tool becoming available to more New Zealanders
Bladder cancer tool becoming available to more New Zealanders. Read about more New Zealanders having access to this diag...
11 Feb 2014
CTCR researchers win Otago School of Medical Sciences awards
CTCR researchers win Otago School of Medical Sciences awards. Professor Parry Guilford and Dr Anita Dunbier are honoured...
07 Feb 2014
Targeted therapies
Targeted therapies for cancer; new techniques offer hope for more effective diagnosis and treatment. This story is from...
06 Feb 2014
New light on cancer
New light on cancer, a story from the latest edition of He Kitenga Horizons, a University of Otago publication, December...
05 Feb 2014
Tissue transparency
Tissue transparency - a story from He Kitenga Horizons, a University of Otago publication, about human tissue research...
20 Jan 2014
South's biotech sector advancing cancer research
The Otago Daily Times reports on Otago's thriving biotech sector including Pacific Edge who have recently developed a bl...