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24 May 2024
Baby food pouches in spotlight
Food pouches are a popular, but contentious, food choice for babies, but new Uni...
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08 May 2024
Study debunks concerns about baby feeding methods
What, and how, a baby is fed can weigh on a caregiver’s mind. Thankfully, a Univ...
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26 Mar 2024
How will you age? World-leading Dunedin Study launches next phase
The world-leading Dunedin Study is set to launch its age 52 assessments, delving...
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04 Dec 2023
Whole grains for health study – recruiting people with type 2 diabetes
We all know whole grains are healthier than refined, but what happens if those g...
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13 Nov 2023
Join us for EDOR's 20th Anniversary Event on Friday 24 November 2023
Register for the EDOR 20th Anniversary event happening on the 24 November 2023 a...
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13 Nov 2023
FEATURE: Flagship research centre celebrates 20th anniversary
Making a real difference to the lives of people affected by diabetes and obesity...
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07 Nov 2023
Type 2 diabetes patients need much more Vitamin C – study
Patients living with Type 2 diabetes – and the healthcare professionals caring f...
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01 Nov 2023
Educational outcomes poorer for children with type 1 diabetes
Children in Aotearoa with type 1 diabetes have significantly poorer educational...
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25 Oct 2023
Dunedin Study appoints new Director
Associate Professor Moana Theodore (Ngāpuhi) has been appointed as the new Direc...
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07 Jul 2023
Kids'Cam shows screen time is a concern
New research findings from the Kids'Cam project show that children are spending...
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04 Jul 2023
EDOR Director awarded $5M Health Research grant
EDOR director, Professor Rachael Taylor and her team have secured the HRC Health...
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03 Jul 2023
Diabetes research garners support
A strong partnership between University of Otago researchers and the community i...
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Upcoming events
EDOR 20th anniversary symposium, Friday 24 November 2023, Hutton Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum, Ōtepoti Dunedin.
Keynote Events
Transforming lives: 100 years of insulin, Thursday 24 November 2022, Parliament Grand Hall, Wellington.
World Sleep Day 2022, Friday 18 March 2022. Watch Professor Alister Neill present on the importance of sleep for health.
Economic and Social Cost of Type 2 Diabetes report launch, 15 March 2021, Parliament Grand Hall, Wellington.
From Evidence to Everyday: translating nutrition research for a healthy Aotearoa, Friday 20 September, Nordmeyer lecture theatre, University of Otago Wellington.
The 'cost' of sugar forum featured an expert panel discussion, chaired by Kim Hill. Listen to the Radio NZ recording of this lively and entertaining discussion.
The Diabesity Crisis: how can we make a difference? Symposium was held in March 2017. View the videos to discover the latest research on diabetes and obesity.
Hot topics
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Research Review
NZ Diabetes and Obesity Research Review features independent commentary by Professor Jeremy Krebs.