Professor David Murdoch receives Distinguished Research Medal
Professor David Murdoch is the 2020 recipient of the University of Otago Distinguished Research Medal.
Marsden funding successes for researchers in Pathology and Biomedical Science
Two research teams based in the Department are amongst the recipients of prestigious Marsden Grants announced by the Royal Society of New Zealand this week.
Otago researchers secure $17.5m in Marsden funding
University of Otago researchers have secured $17.5 million in Marsden funding for 30 world-class research projects.
Otago study shows whole fruit vitamin C boosts 'zest for life'
A University of Otago study has shown adults low in dietary vitamin C can improve their feelings of vitality by eating two kiwifruit a day for two weeks.
Department volunteers at City Council's Port Hills spring maintenance day
The Department's Green Team organised a group of staff, students and whānau from to attend a Christchurch City Council spring maintenance volunteer day at Eastside bush over the weekend.
Staff present at the C4's Information Afternoon
Members of the Centre for Free Radical Research and Mackenzie Cancer Research Group presented at the Canterbury Comprehensive Cancer Centre's (C4) Information Afternoon on 23 September 2020.
Researchers trying to reduce risk for Legionnaires' disease
Professor Steve Chambers, Co-leader of The Infection Group featured in an article on Newshub last night discussing his group's latest Legionella research.
Infectious diseases expert awarded University's highest honour
The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged global co-operation and highlighted the importance of science-based policy in preventing the devastating impact on communities and economies by novel infectious diseases, according to the winner of the University of Otago's highest honour.
Christchurch researchers secure lion's share of new health funding
Christchurch researchers investigating the ongoing impact of mosque attacks, a better test for Legionnaires' disease, and ways of predicting dementia in Parkinson's disease patients are among the recipients of more than $830,000 of Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) funding.
Christchurch researchers secure lion's share of almost $1million in funding
Researchers developing a faster and less painful way of diagnosing Legionnaires' disease are among the recipients of almost $1million in Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) grants.
Members of the Department recognised at the 2020 UOC Awards Ceremony
A number of staff and students from the Department were recognised at the University of Otago, Christchurch Academic Awards Ceremony held in the Rolleston Lecture Theatre on 24 July 2020.
COVID vaccine role for Christchurch Dean
University of Otago, Christchurch Dean and infectious disease expert Professor David Murdoch has been asked to formally support the Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine development effort.
How to prepare your immunity for winter
Associate Professor Anitra Carr from the Nutrition in Medicine Research Group has discussed vitamin C, micronutrients and immunity with both New Zealand and Australia media recently.
Professor David Murdoch discusses a COVID-19 vaccine
What is the likelihood of a COVID-19 vaccine being developed and how long will the process take? Professor David Murdoch, Dean of the University of Otago, Christchurch, addressed these questions in a recent online summit.
Christchurch staff play key role in public meeting on COVID-19
University of Otago, Christchurch staff played a key role in one of the country's first meetings to inform the public about COVID-19 and the response to it.
Leprosy research informs policy
Leprosy continues to be a significant problem in Pacific nations such as Kiribati. Professor Steve Chambers and his University of Otago, Christchurch colleagues are helping to find the most effective public health interventions.
New campus video features past and present students of the Department
A new video about the University of Otago, Christchurch campus features and number of past and present members of Pathology and Biomedical Science.
New Zealanders need to work together in preparation for likely coronavirus pandemic, Otago expert says.
The likelihood of New Zealand remaining coronavirus-free is low and the country should be preparing for a pandemic, a University of Otago, Christchurch infectious diseases specialist warns.
Why science is still working on that cure for cancer
Two members of the Department have been featured on the front page of The Press' Mainlander section and on the Stuff website over the weekend in an article about the changing nature of cancer research.
The link between fat cells and cancer
The Mackenzie Cancer Research Group featured in last week's issue of the NZ Listener in an article highlighting their research into cancer and obesity.