News from the Department of Medicine
20 Jan 2022
Junk food ads seen by kids
Professor Louise Signal finds that 11-13 year olds are exposed to 554 brands a d...
13 Jan 2022
One hundred years of insulin
Associate Professor Ben Wheeler and colleagues are researching new technologies...
12 Jan 2022
Diabetes and nutrition research recognised in New Year Honours
Professor Jim Mann, EDOR Co-Director, has been recognised with a knighthood in t...
22 Dec 2021
22 December 2021 Personalised approach needed for diabetes prevention: study
An individualised, rather than universal approach is needed for effective diabet...
17 Dec 2021
Ben Wheeler talks diabetes
Associate Professor Ben Wheeler talked with Leah Panapa at Magic Talk about diab...
25 Nov 2021
Researchers pinpoint best diet for type 2 diabetes weight loss
Low energy diets using formula meal replacements are the most effective for weig...
22 Nov 2021
Otago announces Professorial promotions for 2022
Twenty-eight University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of...
19 Nov 2021
It's Sneaker Friday! EDOR is supporting this event for Diabetes Action Month
The Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research Centre (EDOR) at the University of Otago...
18 Nov 2021
Which diet is best for treating type 2 diabetes?
EDOR members Professor Mike Lean and Dr Andrew Reynolds have published a study o...
04 Nov 2021
Excellence in teaching, research and service
Excellence in teaching, research and service have been celebrated with the annou...
11 Jan 2019
11 January 2019, High intake of dietary fibre and whole grain foods reduces risk of non-communicable diseases
University of Otago researchers have found a link between higher intakes of diet...