Māori dished out pills to mask chronic pain, study finds
Source: University of Otago
Māori adults who experience chronic pain are being prescribed painkillers at the expense of best practice treatments and are not being...
Canterbury Medical Research Foundation grants for Christchurch researchers
Source: University of Otago
Dr Jenni Manuel and Dr Campbell Le Heron.Two University of Otago, Christchurch, researchers have been awarded Canterbury Medical Research Foundation grants.Research...
Significant psychological toll from COVID lockdown for people with histories of mental illness –...
Source: University of Otago
New research suggests more priority needs to be given to support the health of New Zealanders struggling with mental illness during...
Otago researcher discovers first brain marker for an anxiety disorder
Source: University of Otago
A University of Otago researcher has discovered a brain signal that will help improve the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders.Professor...
Professor Sue Crengle appointed to new Māori Health Authority
Source: University of Otago
Professor Sue CrengleOtago Medical School Professor Sue Crengle will play a central role in what she describes as “the biggest opportunity...
Energy efficiency analytics helping the University’s bottom line and the environment
Source: University of Otago
University of Otago Energy Efficiency Advisor Kelly Li reviewing building energy use data.A desire to better use its existing buildings, rather...
University of Otago appoints new Dentistry Dean
Source: University of Otago
Professor Paul Cooper.Professor Paul Cooper is probably the only person to have worked in the two newest dental school buildings on...
Professor Paul Cooper named Dean of Faculty of Dentistry
Source: University of Otago
Professor Paul Cooper, the newly appointed Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry.Professor Paul Cooper is probably the only person to have...
Student team Quant Consulting wins Forsyth Barr Stock Pitch Competition 2021
Source: University of Otago
Quant Consulting: Max Symon, Luka Didham, Gabriel Pintacasi (back, left to right) Henry Tran (front).University of Otago Business students won this...
Newest Associate Dean (Pacific) dedicated to better Pacific health outcomes
Source: University of Otago
School of Physiotherapy Associate Dean (Pacific) Charleen Silcock. Photo credit: Michael Lameta – Pacific Islands Research and Student Support Unit (PIRSSU).The...
Major prize for pianist Sara Lee – ‘performing makes me feel alive’
Source: University of Otago
Sara LeeWe catch up with talented young pianist Sara Lee who has just won a major international music competition. Sara, who...
Urgent need to tackle smoking rates in Pacific adults and youth
Source: University of Otago
New Zealand needs to take urgent action to reduce smoking in Pacific adults and youth if the country is to achieve...
