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Te Ara Whaipakari: Empowering amputees through personalised rehabilitation
This research aims to improve the recovery process for people in Aotearoa New Zealand who suffer from limb loss. Many amputees face challenges with movement, mental wellbeing, and using prosthetic limbs.Funding proposalsDeveloping a model of wāhine (well)being and belonging in and with te taiao
This Mana Wahine research aims to enhance the (well)being and belonging of Māori women by (re)connecting their practices and stories to the natural environment.Funding proposalsOne in five unaware of HIV infection
As many as one in every five gay and bisexual Auckland men with HIV are unaware they are infected, according to an HRC-funded study carried out by the University of Otago’s Department of Preventive and Social Medicine.NewsProtecting vulnerable populations against measles outbreak with a new mRNA vaccine
The current measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) is effective at preventing infection, but vaccination rates are not high enough to provide herd immunity to protect those who cannot receive MMR, including those with severely impaired immune systems, prFunding proposalsOptimising nutrition for preterm babies
Nutrition is a key component of preterm babies’ care.Funding proposalsAotearoa Roadmap for AI Scribes
Artificial intelligence (AI) scribes have the potential to improve the speed of clinical record-keeping and free up clinicians by automatically converting conversations between patients and clinicians into notes that can be incorporated into patient recordFunding proposalsUsing AI to support the medical management of people with heart failure
Heart failure (HF) is a chronic, complex condition. The information needed to manage HF comes from multiple sources, including a person’s heart scans, lab results, hospitalisation discharge summary and clinic letters.Funding proposalsTransforming radiology in New Zealand - From accuracy to implementation of AI
This research will evaluate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help support faster and more accurate interpretation and reporting on chest Xrays (CXR) in our hospitals.Funding proposalsLeveraging explainable AI to identify novel risk factors in dementia
This research project explores the use of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to identify emerging, modifiable risk and protective factors for dementia, with a particular focus on individuals living with diabetes.Funding proposalsToward a digital paradigm of postoperative monitoring
Each year, many people die after surgery because complications aren’t detected and treated early enough. This research aims to improve how patients are monitored after surgery by using digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI).Funding proposalsImproving gastrointestinal cancer outcomes with AI-enhanced digital pathology
Cancers of the bowel and pancreas cause many deaths in New Zealand. At present, doctors use tests that are not always accurate to decide how aggressive a patient’s cancer is and what treatment they need.Funding proposalsOptimising acute stroke care with artificial intelligence
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability but can be averted through time critical reperfusion treatments.Funding proposalsEvaluating the performance and implementation of AI-enabled diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of preventable blindness in Aotearoa New Zealand, yet many people, especially Māori and Pacific communities, are not being screened.Funding proposalsResearchers invited to have say on new national science initiative
The Government has announced an initiative to develop a set of National Science Challenges for New Zealand. The challenges are supported by new Budget investment of $60 million over the next four years.NewsIntegrating AI-assisted diagnosis of ear disease: A primary care pilot
This research aims to improve the diagnosis of ear disease in children by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) technology into primary healthcare. Ear infections are common, but accurate diagnosis can be difficult.Funding proposalsThe ethics of AI-driven technologies in youth mental healthcare
This research aims to establish practical guidelines for the safe and equitable use of artificial intelligence (AI) in youth mental healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.Funding proposalsImproving self-performed oral health - a digital technology solution
Many New Zealanders experience tooth decay and gum disease, but most oral conditions are preventable. We want to empower patients to take control of their health through good oral health practices at home.Funding proposalsAssessing invasion risks of mosquito vectors into New Zealand using genomic databanks
The key limiting factor for dengue transmission in New Zealand (NZ) is the absence of a major mosquito vector, e.g. Aedes albopictus (i.e. not established).Funding proposalsConformational-targeting of ligase linkers: a new view on inhibition
This research aims to develop novel leads as anticancer/ antibacterial therapeutics using small proteins which bind to DNA replication, repair enzymes, and prevent bacteria or cancer cells from growing.Funding proposalsTherapeutic dance at scale: Immersive full-body generative AI for mental health
Dance movement therapy (DMT) interventions increase quality of life and decrease clinical symptoms of depression and anxiety.Funding proposalsEnabling BNCT radiotherapy in Aotearoa to better treat cancer
Cancer treatment using non-invasive techniques is a sought-after goal that benefits the patient, their families and the healthcare system.Funding proposalsEnhancing chemotherapy sensitivity in diffuse gastric cancer
Gastric cancer includes different histological types that vary widely in how they grow and respond to treatment.Funding proposalsDraining away pancreatic inflammation
Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic inflammatory and fibrotic disease of the pancreas that can lead to life-altering debilitating pain, malnutrition, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer.Funding proposalsPredicting cardiovascular events with a new blood test
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death and illness in Aotearoa New Zealand.Funding proposalsVirus particles set to help fight cancer
University of Otago researchers have now developed virus-like particles to the point where they could be trialled to deliver anti-cancer vaccines and treatments in people.NewsExploring mechanism of action of novel nucleosides to develop better antivirals
Endemic and novel viral diseases have caused death and significant suffering to humans and animals throughout evolution. Fortunately, modern medicine has delivered treatments and cures to alleviate this suffering and prevent countless deaths.Funding proposalsNovel AI framework for the discovery of narrow-spectrum antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat because existing medicines are becoming less effective against infections. We urgently need new approaches that target harmful bacteria without harming the good bacteria in our bodies.Funding proposalsAcoustic wellness monitor
Medicine continually advances to improve patient care and enable earlier interventions. Our project aims to revolutionise one of the oldest diagnostic tools: auscultation.Funding proposalsImproving eye health among the most underserved populations in Aotearoa
Aotearoa New Zealand has significant room for improvement in the way we plan and deliver eye care services.Funding proposalsDevelopment of a human oligodendrocyte platform for multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune neurological disorder affecting 1:1,000 New Zealanders. Oligodendrocytes are cells that produce an insulating sheath called myelin which is required for efficient neuron-to-neuron communication.Funding proposalsLocking up antisense oligonucleotides to advance cancer therapies
Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are a revolutionary new type of drug work at the genetic level to treat a wide range of conditions and can be custom-made to provide patients with personalised therapies.Funding proposalsFit for treatment: Evaluating the feasibility of exercise during chemotherapy
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Aotearoa, with especially high rates in the Otago-Southland region. Chemotherapy is a key treatment but often causes unpleasant side effects.Funding proposals