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Gene experts unite to tackle disease PDF 154KB
Professor Anthony Reeve, Cancer Genetics Laboratory, University of Otago, Dunedin
Geonomics, genome sequencing, bioinformatics
Scientists match disease symptoms with changes in the brain PDF 154KB
Professor Richard Faull, Department of Anatomy with Radiology, The University of Auckland
Neurodegenerative diseases, human brain bank, Huntington's, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
Otago family reveals genetic secrets PDF 139KB
Dr Ian Morison, Dr Liz Ledgerwood, University of Otago, Dunedin
Cancer, Alzheimer's, cytochrome c, low blood platelets
Identifying genes that can lead to IBD and those affecting treatment PDF 130KB
Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellow Rebecca Roberts, University of Otago, Christchurch
IBD, genetic and environmental factors, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis
Therapy hope for Huntington's Disease sufferers PDF 142KB
Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellow Dr Ailsa McGregor, University of Auckland
Huntington's Disease, nicotinic acetycholine receptors, therapy, neurodegenerative diseases
Navigating a child's social world through language development PDF 140KB
Dr Mele Taumoepeau, University of Otago, Dunedin
Language, social world, relationships, children, cross-cultural, behaviour
Sleep study uncovers the sleeping patters of morning types versus evening types PDF 107KB
Sarah-Jane Paine, Sleep/Wake Research Centre, Massey University
Sleep patterns, kaupapa Maori research methodologies
Acute kidney failure study tests early diagnosis and intervention PDF 116KB
Professor Zoltan Endre, University of Otago, Christchurch
Acute kidney failure, urinary biomarker, erythropoietin (EPO)
Promising peptide biomarker may help identify heart injury more quickly PDF 122KB
Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellow Dr Chris Pemberton, University of Otago, Christchurch
Heart injury, peptide biomarker
Improving diagnosis and care for cardiac patients PDF 109KB
Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellow Dr Chris Hann, University of Canterbury
Cardiovascular disease, heart modelling methodologies
Improving rehabilitation for sufferers of chronic stage stroke PDF 112KB
Associate Professor Winston Byblow and Dr Cathy Stinear, University of Auckland
Chronic stroke, disability
Investigating genetic links to common autoimmune diseases PDF 107KB
Dr Tony Merriman, University of Otago, Dunedin
Autoimmune disease, gene variants, International Investment Opportunities Fund
The fertile brain PDF 124KB
Professor Allan Herbison, University of Otago, Dunedin
Fertility, hormone neurons
Predicting neurodevelopmental risk in preterm infants PDF 120KB
Associate Professor Lianne Woodward, University of Canterbury
Preterm infants, neurodevelopmental risk, MRI
Screening for Pregnancy Endpoints (SCOPE) PDF 107KB
Associate Professors Robyn North & Lesley McCowan, University of Auckland
Pregnancy, preeclampsia, growth restricted babies
Investigating how mumps and measles viruses survive and multiply PDF 108KB
Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellow Dr Richard Kingston, University of Auckland
Measles, mumps, viral assembly and replication, novel therapeutics
Detective work identifies damaged vision-related gene for extended family PDF 101KB
Dr Marion Maw, University of Otago, Dunedin
Calcium channel mutation, inherited retinal disorder
A novel vaccine strategy for asthma PDF 103KB
Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellow Dr Ian Hermans, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, Wellington
Immune responses, immunotherapy, vaccines
Unlocking the genetics of birth abnormalities PDF 99KB
Professor Stephen Robertson, University of Otago, Dunedin
Gene mutation, congenital birth defects
Reducing rates of preterm birth PDF 97KB
Professor Murray Mitchell, University of Auckland
Preterm labour and delivery, molecular mechanisms
Helping the immune system fight disease PDF 92KB
Professor Franca Ronchese, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, Wellington
Infectious diseases, asthma, cancer, vaccine development
Mechanisms of learning and memory in the brain PDF 94KB
Professor Wickliffe Abraham, University of Otago, Dunedin
Learning and memory, synaptic plasticity, glutamate, Alzheimer's disease
Using existing drugs to fight glaucoma PDF 96KB
Professor Tony Macknight, University of Otago, Dunedin
Glaucoma, sodium-hydrogen exchange blockers
Oxidants vs antioxidants in inflamatory disease PDF 95KB
Professor Christine Winterbourn, University of Otago, Christchurch
Non-communicable diseases, free radicals, antioxidants
Attacking AIDS PDF 96KB
Professor Warren Tate, University of Otago, Dunedin
HIV/AIDS, genetic recoding, protein synthesis
Hormones hold hope in heart disease PDF 98KB
Professor Mark Richards, University of Otago, Christchurch
Cardiovascular disease, hormones, ACE gene variants
Leading the way in cancer genetics and epigenetics PDF 96KB
Professor Anthony Reeve, University of Otago, Dunedin
Cancer genetics and epigenetics, Wilm's tumour, gene profiling
Targeting cancer chemotherapy using prodrugs PDF 102KB
Professors Bill Wilson and Bill Denny, University of Auckland
Cancer, prodrugs, tumours
Fighting osteoporosis PDF 103KB
Professor Ian Reid, Professor Jillian Cornish, University of Auckland
Osteoporosis, calcium supplementation, bone diseases
Enlisting antioxidants to fight cataracts PDF 101KB
Associate Professor Paul Donaldson, University of Auckland
Cataracts, antioxidants, lens circulation model
Virtual heart helps medical research PDF 102KB
Professor Peter Hunter, University of Auckland
Computer modelling of heart, musculoskeletal system, lung physiome
Impaired fetal growth - its costs and consequences PDF 101KB
Professor Jane Harding, University of Auckland
Fetal growth, hormones, nutrition
Countering brain damage in premature infants PDF 98KB
Professor Alistair Gunn, University of Auckland
Brain injury, premature babies, cooling cap, hypothermia
Neuronal rescue therapies PDF 102KB
Professor Peter Gluckman, University of Auckland
Brain injury, neuronal therapies, brain cell death
New technology fights old enemies PDF 103KB
Professor John Fraser, University of Auckland
Infectious diseases, bacterial superantigens
Cell death and cell regeneration in the human brain PDF 103KB
Professors Richard Faull and Mike Dragunow, University of Auckland
Neurodegenerative diseases, gene therapy, stem cells
Zebrafish shine in medical research PDF 103KB
Professor Kathy Crosier and Associate Professor Phil Crosier, University of Auckland
Cancer, stem cells, leukaemia, zebrafish
Diabetes researchers continue to break new ground PDF 103KB
Professor Garth Cooper, University of Auckland
Diabetes, insulin resistance, hormones
Medical molecules PDF 103KB
Professor Ted Baker, University of Auckland
Tuberculosis, TB, protein structures, antibiotic resistance
Community focus all important for diabetes researcher PDF 88KB
Lorraine Brooking, University of Otago, Dunedin
Diabetes, diet, insulin, body mass index, BMI
New approaches in diabetes prevention PDF 131KB
Professor Jim Mann, University of Otago, Dunedin
Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance
Diabetes project is working, so researchers go back to community to find out why PDF 159KB
Professor Jim Mann, University of Otago, Dunedin
Process evaluation, Ngati and Healthy Prevent Diabetes Project, community
A green approach to cancer research PDF 88KB
Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellow Dr Mark Hampton, University of Otago, Christchurch
Cancer, apoptosis, drug resistance, isothiocyanates
Finding a new vaccine to tackle TB PDF 88KB
Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellow Dr Joanna Kirman, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, Wellington
Tuberculosis, mycobacterial infection, vaccine development
Understanding virulence of group A streptococcus, the flesh-eating bacterium PDF 92KB
Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellow Dr Thomas Proft, University of Auckland
Streptococcal virulence factor, superantigen, toxic shock syndrome, group A streptococcus
Taking a closer look at diabetes PDF 92KB
Dr Etuate Saafi, University of Auckland
Diabetes, human amylin fibrils, diabetic cardiomyopathy
Suicide research sheds light on young people PDF 92KB
Dr Jemaima Tiatia, University of Auckland
Suicide, self harm, Pacific young people
Viral vectors and environmental stimulation PDF 88KB
Dr Debbie Young, University of Auckland
Alzheimer's, Huntington's diseases, AAV vector technology, gene therapy
Taking a close look in the viral mirror PDF 168 KB
Professor Andrew Mercer, University of Otago, Dunedin
Orf virus (OV), scabby mouth, poxvirus
Know your enemy - especially if it's a 'battleship' among viruses PDF 137KB
Professor Andrew Mercer, University of Otago, Dunedin
Fighting viruses, human viral pathogens, therapeutic drug targets, HIV, HPV, poxviruses
Gene discovery makes a difference in fighting gastric cancer PDF 172KB
Associate Professor Parry Guilford, University of Otago, Dunedin
E-cadherin, gastric cancer, inherited cancer
Identifying new therapeutic and diagnostic markers of cancer PDF 187KB
Professor Tony Braithwaite, University of Otago, Dunedin
Cancer, diagnostics, therapeutics
Reports
Biomedical Showcase, HRC, March 2004 PDF 1111KB
A report published for presentation at the APEC Conference, Christchurch in March 2004. The report contains many of the biomedical fact sheets listed above.
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