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Summer research projects support Tamaki initiative    19/11/2009

Ten University of Auckland students are undertaking summer research projects to benefit ... read more »

Distinguished Professor Peter Hunter wins the Rutherford Medal    19/11/2009

Auckland Bioengineering Institute Director Professor Peter Hunter has won the prestigious Rutherford ... read more »

Exceptional scientist enticed back to New Zealand with $250,000 research grant    19/11/2009

Dr Alan Davidson of Harvard Medical School has been awarded the Distinguished ... read more »

Foundation continues pivotal medical research support     13/11/2009

The Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) has been a pivotal funder of ... read more »

Centre for Brain Research officially opened    12/11/2009

The University’s new Centre for Brain Research was officially opened by the ... read more »

Women in Science laureates’ team up to target cancer and ageing    12/11/2009

Two L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science laureates are joining forces to screen ... read more »

University celebrates new fellows of the Royal Society of New Zealand    12/11/2009

Six of the ten newly elected Fellows of the Royal Society of ... read more »

New Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced    12/11/2009

The Government has announced five new science prizes worth a total of ... read more »

Professor Des Gorman heading high powered group on inaugural CTA Board    19/10/2009

At a speech given in Auckland on October 15, Health Minister Tony ... read more »

Comprehensive health recommendations published    19/10/2009

Comprehensive recommendations to improve food security and increase physical activity have been ... read more »

Steps taken to address New Zealand’s psychiatrist shortage – students selected to attend conference    14/10/2009

Te Pou, the National Centre of Mental Health Research, Information and Workforce ... read more »

New research centre combines forces on brain disease    14/10/2009

A new research centre at The University of Auckland that aims to ... read more »

Award-winning NZ scientist sheds new light on knee injuries    14/10/2009

University of Auckland scientist Dr Vickie Shim has beaten more than 600 ... read more »

$11.7 million for fundamental research at The University of Auckland     08/10/2009

Researchers at The University of Auckland have received a total of $11.7 ... read more »

Kiwi students’ stomach study wins top international acclaim    30/09/2009

Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland Department of Engineering Science, The ... read more »

Student health research conference big success    21/09/2009

Research into the relationship between preterm birth and subsequent changes in the ... read more »

Death announced of outstanding New Zealand scientist    11/09/2009

The death of Dame Professor Patricia Bergquist who was an Honorary Professor ... read more »

Faculty support sought for Dawn Walk on Sunday Sept 20    11/09/2009

Many of you will be aware that September is prostate cancer awareness ... read more »

Developing new medicines worth millions for New Zealand    10/09/2009

A special event at The University of Auckland on Friday 11 September ... read more »

Stem cell pioneer to give public lecture     10/09/2009

Nobel Prize winner Professor Sir Martin Evans is in New Zealand to ... read more »

Not all failing hearts are created equal    02/09/2009

Many people with heart failure are not receiving effective treatment according to ... read more »

And then there was one......    28/08/2009

Last week saw the first of the three cottages on Boyle Crescent ... read more »

Taranaki Doctor receives Inaugural Newmarket Rotary Oncology Award    17/08/2009

Dr Deborah Wright, a general surgeon in advanced training at Taranaki Base ... read more »

Pregnant mums flock to enrol in Growing Up    11/08/2009

Growing Up in New Zealand reached a major milestone this week after ... read more »

Construction begins on biotechnology incubator at The University of Auckland    10/08/2009

Construction of an innovative new research space at The University of Auckland ... read more »

New leadership for national health research consortium    10/08/2009

Celebrated scientist Professor Ted Baker will hand over leadership of the Maurice ... read more »

Researchers investigate Kiwi solution for childhood eczema    20/07/2009

Childhood eczema is common in New Zealand and now researchers from The ... read more »

New head announced for South Auckland Clinical School    08/07/2009

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at The University of Auckland ... read more »

On the Fabric of the Human Body    07/07/2009

On Friday 3 July, friends, family and colleagues gathered with Emeritus Professor ... read more »

Wellington wins Brain Bee Challenge    18/06/2009

Students from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in Wellington proved their worth in ... read more »

University of Auckland dominates 2009 HRC health research funding round    12/06/2009

Research projects at The University of Auckland ranging from cyclists’ risks of ... read more »

First gene-based test to predict individual lung cancer risk    09/06/2009

A gene-based test is now available to identify smokers and ex-smokers at ... read more »

Queens Birthday Honours     03/06/2009

Several members and supporters of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences ... read more »

Research reveals early warning signs of preeclampsia    01/06/2009

Research initiated at The University of Auckland has identified a set of ... read more »

More state-funded GP and medical student places; New Zealand Doctor    29/05/2009

Under graduate and post graduate medical training received a boost of more ... read more »

South Auckland Clinical School success in Royal Australian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress    22/05/2009

The South Auckland Clinical School would like to acknowledge and warmly congratulate ... read more »

Projects selected for funding in the inaugural FMHS EO Funding Round    22/05/2009

The FMHS Equal Opportunities Committee thanks everyone who showed an interest in ... read more »

Laura Bennet appointed to personal professorial chair     22/05/2009

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is delighted to announce the ... read more »

Professor Peter Gluckman appointed NZ's first Chief Science Advisor    20/05/2009

Professor Peter Gluckman has been appointed by John Key as the first ... read more »

SPARX - Computer gaming to combat youth depression    20/05/2009

Young people around the country will trial an innovative new ‘e-therapy’ that ... read more »

Diabetic patients offered novel therapy for depression    20/05/2009

North Shore Hospital patients with diabetes and depression have a chance to ... read more »

Evidence of heart abnormalities in obese teenagers with type 2 diabetes    20/05/2009

Research from the University of Auckland,  published  the US-based Diabetes Care journal, ... read more »

Common cholesterol lowering drugs reduce lung cancer risk    14/05/2009

Commonly used cholesterol lowering drugs - called statins - may also protect ... read more »

International report highlights health challenges for Maori children    01/05/2009

An international report focusing on the health problems faced by indigenous children ... read more »

Inaugural Freemasons Roskill Foundation Fellowship to FMHS researcher    17/04/2009

The Rutherford Foundation of the Royal Society of New Zealand has awarded ... read more »

FMHS graduate students claim prestigious doctoral prizes    09/04/2009

Two FMHS graduate students have been awarded the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for ... read more »

Faculty graduate takes out Hyundai Pro Longboard Surfing Title     02/04/2009

FMHS graduate Dr Michael Burling was crowned as New Zealand’s top longboarder ... read more »

Giving up smoking early in pregnancy reverses risk of complications    30/03/2009

Research initiated at The University of Auckland has shown that women who ... read more »

Brain Day a great success    27/03/2009

Last Saturday the faculty hosted Brain Day, an open day tied to ... read more »

FMHS biotech spinout named NZBIO Emerging Company of the year    27/03/2009

FMHS spinout biotech operation Symansis NZ Ltd was named NZBIO 2009 Emerging ... read more »

Simple test helps to predict lung cancer risk    23/03/2009

A simple lung function test could help to identify people at increased ... read more »

World tobacco conference told Kiwi parents 'not concerned' by smoking    12/03/2009

New Zealand parents are underestimating the risks smoking poses to children, a ... read more »

Faculty PhD graduate appointed Dean of Hong Kong University's Faculty of Medicine    05/03/2009

The Faculty was delighted to learn in late 2008 of the appointment ... read more »

Newmarket Rotary Charitable Foundation establishes new Oncology award    27/02/2009

To mark the 104th anniversary of Rotary International, the Newmarket Rotary Charitable ... read more »

We told you he was a bright one    20/02/2009

When King’s College student Stephen Mackereth won the second staging of the ... read more »

Equal Opportunities Funding Round - 2009    20/02/2009

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is committed to the pursuit ... read more »

Calling good story-telling scientists    10/02/2009

If you're involved in serious ground-breaking science and can turn it into ... read more »

Enhancing Māori health education    10/02/2009

University of Auckland research projects which aim to advance the learning of ... read more »

Faculty salutes New Year honourees    27/01/2009

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences extends its warmest congratulations to ... read more »

Faculty notes death of Dr Paratene Ngata    15/01/2009

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences notes with sadness the death ... read more »

Learn how to be happy    14/01/2009

University students will be taught how to be happy through a new ... read more »

University receives funding for neurological research    15/12/2008

The University of Auckland has received $667,960 from the Neurological Foundation to ... read more »

New head of clinical school    04/12/2008

Paediatric surgeon Anne Kolbe has been appointed the new Head of the ... read more »

Students receive fellowships to further research    01/12/2008

Three University of Auckland students have been recognised for their research contribution ... read more »

Head of Clinical School takes chair of national screening group    24/11/2008

Professor Ross Lawrenson, head of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences’ ... read more »

Auckland participants wanted for polypill trial    14/11/2008

A new trial looking at a single pill to prevent cardiovascular disease ... read more »

New Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand    07/11/2008

Professor Mark Cannell of the Department of Physiology in the School of ... read more »

Teacher’s smoking-related attitudes and behaviour studied    14/10/2008

Teachers around New Zealand are being asked about their attitudes towards smokefree ... read more »

Giving student research Exposure    13/10/2008

Four Faculty of Medical and Health Science students have been recognised for ... read more »

More medical students needed to meet national needs    08/10/2008

A report by the Medical Training Board has called for more medical ... read more »

Royal Society awards for medical researchers    06/10/2008

Two Faculty of Medical and Health Science staff have been honoured with ... read more »

Provincial doctors benefit from online teaching    02/10/2008

Online technology has markedly improved pass rates for trainee paediatricians throughout New ... read more »

Guineapigs a winning portal linking scientists and public to aid clinical trials    01/10/2008

A venture that will help scientists reduce the time and cost of ... read more »

Faculty receives Marsden Grants totalling $2.8 million     26/09/2008

The Faculty of Medical and Health Science has received $2.8 million of ... read more »

Surgical PhD wins award    18/09/2008

Anubhav Mittal, a PhD student in the Department of Surgery, has been ... read more »

An innovative approach to psychosis receives Silver award for Auckland mental health services group    18/09/2008

A team of academic/researchers and clinicians at FMHS was presented with the ... read more »

Student research celebrated    12/09/2008

The annual HealtheX competition showcased the research undertaken by students in the ... read more »

Exercise could help children treated for brain tumours    10/09/2008

Research has found that exercise helps brain cells repair after radiation treatment, ... read more »

Farewell David Cole, second Dean of Auckland Medical School    10/09/2008

The Faculty learned early on the morning of Monday September 8 of ... read more »

"Health for All" - Striving for social justice in health care    10/09/2008

Progress in creating a fair and comprehensive system of primary health care ... read more »

Television fuels demand for cosmetic surgery    04/09/2008

Reality television programmes which focus on extreme weight loss and drastic changes ... read more »

Partner violence has huge impact on women’s reproductive health    13/08/2008

New research shows that partner violence is linked with smoking during pregnancy, ... read more »

New Zealand medical research funding dawdles behind rest of world    08/08/2008

Health research funding in New Zealand is 12 times less than some ... read more »

Brainy school boy to represent New Zealand    06/08/2008

An Auckland school boy will be heading to the US to represent ... read more »

National centre for eye research    29/07/2008

A national research centre focussing on eye health and vision was launched ... read more »

Toddler nutrition may be key to reducing infection    29/07/2008

Toddlers in Auckland will be offered a supplemented milk drink as part ... read more »

Making treatment available for osteoporosis    23/07/2008

More women with osteoporosis may be treated if a new drug can ... read more »

Four Auckland scientists receive fellowships    22/07/2008

Four University of Auckland scientists have been awarded fellowships from the Foundation ... read more »

New opportunity to target kidney cancer    21/07/2008

Scientists at The University of Auckland and Stanford University School of Medicine, ... read more »

Preventing sudden death in the young    17/07/2008

University of Auckland researchers have established a new way to identify gene ... read more »

Foundation funds $50 million of Auckland research    14/07/2008

The University of Auckland has received $50 million to fund research in ... read more »

Auckland Brain Bees    25/06/2008

Fifteen year old Stephen Mackereth, a year 11 student from Kings College, ... read more »

$10million for Pathway cancer drugs    18/06/2008

Pathway Therapeutics Limited, a New Zealand drug development company focused on cell ... read more »

Depression and antidepressants increase chance of falls in older people    18/06/2008

Older people who have depression or are taking anti-depressants have an increased ... read more »

Understanding Heart Failure    16/06/2008

Health research at The University of Auckland has received $29 million of ... read more »

Research Identifies Areas of Risk    16/06/2008

Health research at The University of Auckland has received $29 million of ... read more »

Research Aims to Prolong Lives    16/06/2008

Health research at The University of Auckland has received $29 million of ... read more »

$23 million received from HRC grant round for FMHS research    05/06/2008

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences has received $22.7 million of ... read more »

Ongoing monitoring vital for heart attack patients    21/05/2008

Researchers at The University of Auckland have found that monitoring the relaxation ... read more »

Device helps stroke sufferers build brain    19/05/2008

Stroke patients can improve their movement by using a simple mechanical device ... read more »

Preventing falls important for stroke patients    16/05/2008

Stroke patients are at high risk of falls and subsequent injuries after ... read more »

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Autumn Graduation 2008    12/05/2008

Last Friday (May 9th) the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences enjoyed ... read more »

2008 Alumni Achievement Award to Dr Jeffrey Hanna.     12/05/2008

Dr Jeffrey Hanna graduated from The Auckland University School of Medicine in ... read more »

Recent Goodfellow Symposium certainly hit the right spot     28/04/2008

The recent Goodfellow Symposium, held in partnership with MercyAscot over 12-13 April ... read more »

Using frozen brains to preserve endangered species    15/04/2008

Frozen Department of Conservation specimens may be able to tell us how ... read more »

New Zealand cancer drug gets closer to approval    14/04/2008

A drug discovered at The University of Auckland has reached the final ... read more »

Western diet may affect asthma    09/04/2008

The high fat Western diet may increase asthma problems, research suggests.
Studies
... read more »

STRATUS Group is Underway    04/04/2008

The role, status and impact of early career/emerging scientists at The University ... read more »

NZ’s largest research study launched at School of Population Health    04/04/2008

New Zealand’s largest research project, Growing Up in New Zealand, was launched ... read more »

Mothers of boys differ in levels of sex hormones    31/03/2008

From the very first interactions with their newborn babies, mothers of daughters ... read more »

New Chair in Clinical Neurology announced    28/03/2008

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is delighted to welcome Dr ... read more »

International awards for Pharmacy professor    28/03/2008

Not one but two prestigious awards were presented to Professor Gil Hardy ... read more »

FMHS Top Achievers    26/03/2008

Two Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences students have been awarded Top ... read more »

Neurological Open Day proves popular    20/03/2008

The Neurological Open Day held at the Faculty of Medical and Health ... read more »

Pregnant women need more help to quit smoking    14/03/2008

Midwives and doctors should do more to encourage pregnant women to give ... read more »

Student interest in neuroscience skyrockets    12/03/2008

More than 1150 high school students from 43 Auckland schools will take ... read more »

Faculty Celebrates 20 years of support from Remuera Bowling Club    20/02/2008

For twenty years, members of Auckland’s Remuera Bowling Club have used one ... read more »

Pukawakawa Rural-Regional Medical Programme opens in Northland     13/02/2008

The official opening of The University of Auckland’s Regional-Rural Medical Programme in ... read more »

Car seat inserts keep baby breathing    04/02/2008

Babies travelling in car seats should be provided with additional support to ... read more »

How we tell front from back    04/02/2008

Scientists have accidentally discovered the genetics behind how we develop a front ... read more »

Traditional remedy no better     11/01/2008

Honey does not significantly increase healing in venous leg ulcers, research suggests.
... read more »

E-smoking as a means to quit    11/01/2008

Auckland smokers are being asked to participate in a world-first trial of ... read more »

Will your last gasp end your rasp?    11/01/2008

What happens to your voice when you stop smoking? Do you lose ... read more »

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR CANCER CONTROL LEADER    17/12/2007

The former Pathology Department head the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences ... read more »

New Associate Professors Announced    14/12/2007

The University has recently announced the 2008 promotions for Associate Professor. The ... read more »

Big brained kiwi    10/12/2007

Kiwi have large brains similar to “smarter” flighted birds whereas the long-lost ... read more »

CLAUDE MCCARTHY FELLOWSHIPS 2008 ANNOUNCED - FOUR AUCKLAND WINNERS    05/12/2007

Seventeen 2008 Claude McCarthy Fellowship winners were announced this week by Public ... read more »

New course in chronic condition management for Practice Nurses    05/12/2007

A scheme to train nurses in caring for people with long term ... read more »

Are current health policy solutions working?    23/11/2007

Health policy researchers and managers from across Australia and New Zealand will ... read more »

Making compliance easier for doctors    23/11/2007

The Goodfellow Unit of The University of Auckland has partnered with ebizdocz, ... read more »

Public lecture by Professor Lucilla Poston: Eating for Two: can a mothers diet have life long consequences    23/11/2007

The mother’s diet in pregnancy is a determinant of the immediate and ... read more »

FMHS takes top honours in NZ science and medical research    21/11/2007

New Zealand’s highest honours for science and medical research have ... read more »

Professor Richard Faull awarded RSNZ's Rutherford Medal    21/11/2007

Professor Richard Faull has been awarded the Rutherford Medal, the highest honour ... read more »

Professor Innes Asher Awarded Liley Medal    21/11/2007

Professor Innes Asher,ONZM
2007 Royal Society of New Zealand Liley medallist
Professor Innes
... read more »

Old mattresses may cause asthma    20/11/2007

Research suggests children who ... read more »

Pharmacologist recognised by peers    11/11/2007

Nick Holford, a Pharmacologist at The University of Auckland, has been recognised ... read more »

Eating for health    09/11/2007

How what we eat can be used to help our health and ... read more »

New champion to fight breast cancer     08/11/2007

New Zealand’s first Professor of Breast Cancer Research has been appointed to ... read more »

Urgent need for child sexual abuse prevention    24/10/2007

A study by The University of Auckland indicates that about one in ... read more »

Charity auction raises over $3000    17/10/2007

The Medical Students for Global Awareness art exhibition and auction, held at ... read more »

Share your TV troubles    11/10/2007

Parents who have problems getting their kids away from the TV are ... read more »

Visit the developing world through eyes of medical students    01/10/2007

You are invited to take a tour of the developing world as ... read more »

Glass of wine aids memory    26/09/2007

Research suggests drinking in moderation may increase the ability to remember, whilst ... read more »

Government awards grants for nursing and ICT research    21/09/2007

The University of Auckland has been awarded $5.9 million from a new ... read more »

How “superbugs” evade the immune system    12/09/2007

MRSA and similar infections may soon be treatable, as scientists have discovered ... read more »

Faculty Research Development Fund Winners    07/09/2007

Congratulations to all the Researchers listed below:
. Associate Professor Shanthi Ameratunga;
... read more »

Faculty receives over $3 million Marsden funding    07/09/2007

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences has received $3.2 million of ... read more »

New Insight into the Heartbeat    07/09/2007

Scientists may develop a better understanding of cardiac function in health and ... read more »

Freemasons give $1.2 million to medical research at the University of Auckland    04/09/2007

New Zealand medical research has received a $1.2million boost thanks to the ... read more »

Fulbright Scholar to study infectious disease in US    28/08/2007

Associate Professor Cameron Grant from the Department of Paediatrics has been awarded ... read more »

FMHS Dean welcomes increase in medical student numbers    22/08/2007

Professor Iain Martin, Dean ... read more »

How to grow old gracefully    21/08/2007

The best way to grow old will be studied as part of ... read more »

Maurice Wilkins Centre welcomes Nobel Prize chemist    21/08/2007

Professor Sir John Walker, winner of a Nobel Prize for Chemistry, will ... read more »

QUITTERS GIVEN CHANCE TO TEST DRIVE    17/08/2007

Smokers trying to kick the habit might stand a better chance of ... read more »

Auckland student to study with European brains    14/08/2007

Lin-Chien Huang, a doctoral student in the School of Medical Sciences at ... read more »

Preference for less healthy supermarket foods     06/08/2007

Some of the most popular products sold in New Zealand supermarkets are ... read more »

Teen experience of violence leads to health and safety concerns    01/08/2007

While the majority of New Zealand young people do not regularly experience ... read more »

First director for health data institute    01/08/2007

Health sector IT veteran Malcolm Pollock has been appointed establishment director of ... read more »

New FMHS Professors    19/07/2007

Three FMHS lecturers have been promoted to Professor in the latest University ... read more »

New Zealand students comes second, third in Australian Brain Bee    19/07/2007

New Zealand high school students were placed second and third in the ... read more »

School of Pharmacy helps pilot Medicine Disposal Campaign    18/07/2007

A pilot campaign in the Rodney District called 'DUMP' (Dispose of Unwanted ... read more »

Are psychic hotlines addictive?    17/07/2007

A global study is looking at the experiences of people using psychic ... read more »

FMHS Celebrates 2007 Autumn Graduation    16/07/2007

On Monday 7 May, 2007 the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences ... read more »

Identifying the best treatment for cerebral palsy    12/07/2007

Scientists are looking for the link between movement problems and changes in ... read more »

Faculty SPARKs reach final of $40k Challenge    10/07/2007

Two of the finalists from this year’s SPARK competition involve members of ... read more »

Tumuaki named Public Health Champion    09/07/2007

Associate Professor Paaparangi Reid, Tumuaki at the Faculty of Medical and Health ... read more »

High turnover a problem for nursing workforce    25/06/2007

Four out of ten staff nurses in New Zealand hospital general wards ... read more »

Our McDiarmid Award Winner    21/06/2007

Jessie Jacobsen is a PhD student based in the department of Anatomy ... read more »

University celebrates Young Scientists    21/06/2007

Four University of Auckland students have been chosen as outstanding scientists in ... read more »

FMHS researcher is NZ Young Scientist of the Year    21/06/2007

Jessie Jacobsen, a PhD student in The University of Auckland’s Department of ... read more »

Fulbright recognition for medical research    14/06/2007

A lecturer and a graduate of the Faculty of Medical and Health ... read more »

BRIGHTening the lives of older people    11/06/2007

Older people in the Wellington area may receive invitations from their GPs ... read more »

NZ Association of Clinical Research Annual Conference    11/06/2007

This year's conference runs from 5-6th July 2007. For more details, see ... read more »

Identifying issues faced by cancer survivors    07/06/2007

Cancer survivors are being asked to tell their stories to identify any ... read more »

Nineteen health research projects funded    07/06/2007

The University of Auckland has been granted funding for 18 project proposals ... read more »

Fluorescence reduces cycle crashes, medical needs and time off work    05/06/2007

Cyclists who do not wear fluorescent clothing are up to eight times ... read more »

Funding boost for Auckland research    05/06/2007

The University of Auckland welcomes the Government’s decision to invest in three ... read more »

Easing the symptoms of chronic lung disease    29/05/2007

People suffering from chronic lung problems are being asked to volunteer for ... read more »

Biotechnology students demonstrate their entrepreneurial abilities    29/05/2007

A method for storing brain tissue for use by neuroscientists, a crime ... read more »

Hercus Medal presented to Professor Bruce Baguley    25/05/2007

On Monday the 21stof May, the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences ... read more »

Public lecture by Professor Ichiro Kawachi - "Thinning out" the obesity epidemic    10/05/2007

We live in a world where there are now more overweight people ... read more »

Trial provides hope for women suffering from recurrent miscarriage    30/04/2007

Women who have had two or more miscarriages may benefit from a ... read more »

Teenagers' health under scrutiny    30/04/2007

Teenagers’ opinions and attitudes to health will be under the spotlight across ... read more »

Exercising for stroke rehabilitation    20/04/2007

An Auckland study is looking at the benefits of exercise programmes for ... read more »

Antisoma announces global agreement with Novartis for cancer drug AS1404    20/04/2007

London, UK: 19 April 2007 – Antisoma plc announced today that it ... read more »

Partnership approach to address health workforce needs    13/04/2007

The University of Auckland and the Northland DHB will from next year ... read more »

Faculty Hosts Neurological Open Day    28/03/2007

On Saturday 17th March, the Faculty staged an Open Day focussing on ... read more »

One third of babies not sleeping in SIDS safe position    19/03/2007

A New Zealand study has found over one third of babies are ... read more »

Neurological Open Day, Saturday 17 March 2007    15/03/2007

The day will feature exhibitions from all facets of neurology, including the ... read more »

New Zealand’s biggest brain child is found    14/03/2007

William, a year 11 student at Auckland Grammar School, emerged the winner ... read more »

Community smokefree project kicks off in South Auckland    19/02/2007

Keeping Kids Smokefree (KKS), an innovative research project aiming to reduce the ... read more »

Movement of new cells pave way for brain research    16/02/2007

Research from The University of Auckland, alongside colleagues in Sweden, has identified ... read more »

The value of healthy foods    26/01/2007

Families eating healthy foods only spend about $7 a week more on ... read more »

Giving health professionals a health-check    25/01/2007

General practitioners and other primary health care professionals will be keeping their ... read more »

New Research Shows Big Improvement in Survival after Stroke    12/12/2006

A new research report by The George Institute for International Health, in ... read more »

Neuroscience research receives funding boost    07/12/2006

Five scientists at The University of Auckland have been awarded funding from ... read more »

Liggins director named Auckland City’s Distinguished Citizen    01/12/2006

Auckland Mayor, Dick Hubbard, last night conferred Auckland City’s Distinguished Citizen Award ... read more »

Award for Auckland hypertension expert    23/11/2006

Professor Rod Jackson of The University of Auckland’s School of Population Health ... read more »

Auckland researcher wins international award    17/11/2006

Professor Rod Jackson has been honoured by the International Society of Hypertension. ... read more »

2006 Peter Gluckman Medal to cancer research leaders    15/11/2006

The Peter Gluckman Medal and Lecture is intended to recognise distinguished contributions ... read more »

Gisborne and Auckland sites for polypill trial    14/11/2006

Gisborne and Auckland are the two locations nationwide which will become part ... read more »

Fighting the obesity epidemic    14/11/2006

Healthcare professionals, food manufacturers and academics will be discussing policy changes that ... read more »

University congratulates four new science fellows    08/11/2006

Four scientists at The University of Auckland have been named Fellows of ... read more »

Wound healing receives US investment    07/11/2006

A pioneering tissue repair drug discovered by a scientist at The University ... read more »

Moods correlate with changes in the human brain in Huntington’s disease    07/11/2006

Research at the University of Auckland has shown that the variation in ... read more »

New Professor Appointed    07/11/2006

Anthony Rodgers has been appointed to the position of Professor of Epidemiology ... read more »

Bruce Baguley awarded 2006 Hercus Medal    03/11/2006

The 2006 Sir Charles Hercus Medal in molecular and cellular sciences and ... read more »

Keeping a watchful eye on older people    31/10/2006

Researchers at The University of Auckland will be identifying ways for health ... read more »

Dr John Matthews awarded University Fellowship    30/10/2006

Dr John Matthews has been awarded a Fellowship of The University of ... read more »

Research successfully helps women conceive    18/10/2006

Researchers at The University of Auckland are helping women with polycystic ovaries ... read more »

Facing up to Modern Plagues    16/10/2006

The global threat of recurring infectious disease will be under the microscope ... read more »

Researchers find new clue to treating diabetes    03/10/2006

Researchers in Auckland have decoded the structure of a molecule that may ... read more »

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Alumni Dinner a 'Roaring Success'    29/09/2006

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences held its Alumni Reunion Dinner ... read more »

Helping troubled sleepers to sleep    27/09/2006

Research at The University of Auckland is looking at the best way ... read more »

New ageing in place initiatives keep older people at home and happy    26/09/2006

A major New Zealand study into services that aim to keep older ... read more »

Auckland students to share thoughts on health with world leaders    25/09/2006

Auckland students will share their experiences and opinions on the need for ... read more »

Relaxation good for the heart    25/09/2006

Researchers at The University of Auckland have found that monitoring the relaxation ... read more »

University research helps stroke patients    12/09/2006

Stroke Awareness Week is from 12 to 18 September.

Stroke is a neurological
... read more »

Studies find link between diet and Crohn’s Disease    12/09/2006

Nutrigenomics researchers at The University of Auckland have found a potential relationship ... read more »

Natural protection may reduce brain injury at birth    11/09/2006

The natural protective ability of babies’ brains may provide insights into preventing ... read more »

Calcium keeps bones healthier over time    04/09/2006

Research at The University of Auckland suggests that calcium supplements have a ... read more »

Controlling New Zealand’s gambling problems    30/08/2006

The majority of people using gambling intervention programmes find them a helpful ... read more »

Stopping hearts skipping a beat    29/08/2006

Researchers at The University of Auckland have developed a test for Long ... read more »

University of Auckland researchers lead global breakthrough in asthma and allergies    25/08/2006

Allergic diseases, such as asthma, eczema and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, are on the ... read more »

Drug discovery centre honours pioneer    24/08/2006

The Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, a research organisation aimed at ... read more »

Monitoring activities following stroke    24/08/2006

Researchers at The University of Auckland are carrying out an HRC funded ... read more »

Asthma symptoms reduced by butter    22/08/2006

Research undertaken at The University of Auckland suggests that dairy foods may ... read more »

Auckland doctoral students to fore    18/08/2006

Seven of the new crop of 24 Top Achiever Doctoral Scholars are ... read more »

Specialists discuss glue ear strategy    18/08/2006

Most children will suffer from at least one episode of glue ear ... read more »

Auckland Professor appointed to Fellow by American gerontologists    18/08/2006

Associate Professor Jill A. Bennett of The University of Auckland’s School of ... read more »

Milestone: Renowned cell biologist Professor Stan Bullivant passes away    21/07/2006

The Faculty was saddened recently with the news of the death of ... read more »

Milestone: Former professor of Psychiatry, Ian Falloon, dies.    21/07/2006

It is with sadness that FMHS notes the recent death of Professor ... read more »

Faculty member appointed to FoRST Board    21/07/2006

Dr Bronwen Connor, head of the Neural Repair and Neurogenesis Laboratory and ... read more »

2006 Rutherford Memorial Lecturer – Sir Paul Nurse    10/07/2006

Sir Paul Nurse, 2001 Nobel Prize for Medicine winner and a Fellow ... read more »

Indians more at risk from diabetes and heart disease, Asian population less likely to have cancer    05/07/2006

A new report analysing the current health status of Asian peoples in ... read more »

New community project aims to Keep Kids Smokefree    03/07/2006

A new programme designed to change parents’ smoking behaviour and attitudes in ... read more »

New Chair in Breast Cancer Research announced for FMHS    03/07/2006

The fight to reduce breast cancer in New Zealand is to be ... read more »

FMHS wins significant Health Research Council funding in 2006 round    30/06/2006

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences performed well in the 2006 ... read more »

Matariki brings Faculty and Mâori closer together    29/06/2006

Mâori representatives and The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health ... read more »

University tops funding round    28/06/2006

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has granted $25 million ... read more »

School of Population Health Oxfam Trailwalkers complete 100km challenge to fight poverty    23/06/2006

Two months after taking part in the inaugural NZ Oxfam Trailwalker event ... read more »

ProCare Annual Awards For Top Maori and Pacific Students    21/06/2006

The ProCare Prizes in General Practice are awarded annually to the top-rating ... read more »

University begins first studies into physical effects of party pills    20/06/2006

Researchers at The University of Auckland’s School of Pharmacy have begun investigation ... read more »

Research Centre Director recognised by smokefree campaign    16/06/2006

Dr Marewa Glover, Director of the Auckland Tobacco Control Research Centre within ... read more »

Queen’s Birthday Honours for Faculty staff    09/06/2006

A selection of present and past staff of the Faculty of Medical ... read more »

FMHS scientist named MacDiarmid Young Scientist of the Year    08/06/2006

Three University of Auckland students have been featured in the 2006 MacDiarmid ... read more »

Confocal laser takes biomedical imaging capabilities to new levels    02/06/2006

The capability and capacity of biomedical imaging at The University of Auckland ... read more »

Strategic Framework for Child and Adolescent - Mental Health Workforce Development Launched    31/05/2006

Whakamarama te Huarahi: To Light the Pathways, the strategic framework for the ... read more »

I-VOLVE Competition identifies biotechnology business ideas for 2006    26/05/2006

The University of Auckland’s Chiasma group gave top honours to an online ... read more »

University welcomes Pharmacy expert    17/05/2006

The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences has appointed ... read more »

Education and community involvement key to palliative care    15/05/2006

Greater education and more community involvement should be key drivers for the ... read more »

FMHS student wins national surfing event    15/05/2006

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences sixth year medical student and star ... read more »

Urgent Action Required To Tackle Escalating Road-Traffic Crashes Worldwide    08/05/2006

A review in this week’s issue of THE LANCET, the world-renowned medical ... read more »

NZ Order of Merit presented to former FMHS faculty members    08/05/2006

Dr Ruth Bonita, Emeritus Professor at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of ... read more »

University lecturer receives New Zealand Special Service Medal    04/05/2006

Geoffrey Ruthe, from the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health ... read more »

FMHS celebrates Autumn Graduation    28/04/2006

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences celebrated Autumn Graduation on Thursday ... read more »

Big Hearts by name and by deed    13/04/2006

The romance and magic of Valentines Day was captured and celebrated in ... read more »

Translational vision research becomes reality with opening of laboratories    10/04/2006

Translational vision research moved a step closer last month with the recent ... read more »

ASB Visiting Professor an authority on cardiovascular cell function    07/04/2006

Professor Nick Severs, ASB Visiting Professor for 2006, is a leading international ... read more »

New Freemason’s Gerontology Chair takes up role    03/04/2006

When Professor Martin Connolly took up the position of The Freemasons Chair ... read more »

GPS Technology being tested to help fight obesity    03/04/2006

Researchers at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences ... read more »

Maori Infertility and Assisted Reproduction Study    22/03/2006

Maori attitudes to and experience of infertility and assisted human reproduction are ... read more »

Obituary: Professor Cecil Lewis, Foundation Dean, FMHS    22/03/2006

It is with sadness that the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences ... read more »

Chiasma Launch 2006    16/03/2006

The University of Auckland’s link in biotech enterprise, Chiasma, will hold the ... read more »

Researchers test new way to quit smoking    15/03/2006

Smokers trying to kick the habit might stand a better chance of ... read more »

Faculty saddened with pioneer surgeon’s death    09/03/2006

Professor Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes, a distinguished former member of this Faculty, died ... read more »

Maori Infertility and Assisted Reproduction Study    07/03/2006

Maori attitudes to and experience of infertility and assisted human reproduction are ... read more »

FMHS students sweep NZ Bio poster awards    03/03/2006

Students from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences took home the ... read more »

Alumnus appointed Dean of Samoan Medical School    23/02/2006

Faculty graduate, Dr Satupaitea Viali, last month became the Dean of Medicine ... read more »

Faculty hosts key Government visitors    20/02/2006

In early February the Faculty hosted visits from the Deputy Prime Minister ... read more »

2006 enrolments right on track    20/02/2006

It is very pleasing to see that enrolments across the Faculty for ... read more »

Liggins becomes UOA first stand alone research institute.    20/02/2006

With effect from the start of 2006, The Liggins Institute became the ... read more »

Dean's Report - February 2006    20/02/2006

Liggins becomes UoA's first stand alone research institute


With effect from the start
... read more »

FMHS Health Psychology head to take centre stage at international conference    17/01/2006

Professor Keith Petrie, the Director of Health Psychology at The University of ... read more »

Using exercise to counteract depression in older people    17/01/2006

The potential benefits of regular activity for nearly 200 older people with ... read more »

Workshop to Link Health Care Groups in New Nursing-led Consortium    17/01/2006

A new direction for primary health care in New Zealand putting greater ... read more »

Auckland Medical Research Foundation Medical Sciences Learning Centre    21/12/2005

The first Friday in December was a red letter day for the ... read more »

Dean's Report - December 2005    21/12/2005

!!Prime Minister opens new AMRF Learning Centre


The first Friday in December
... read more »

Participants needed for study to help children with cerebral palsy to walk    14/12/2005

Researchers from the Department of Surgery and the Department of Sport and ... read more »

Vitamin D linked to Healthy Lungs    13/12/2005

A study by researchers from The University of Auckland has shown that ... read more »

AMC Accreditation Committee Report now available (pdf)    05/12/2005

AMC Accreditation Committee Report now available (PDF)

The 2005 AMC
... read more »

Prime Minister opens New Facility at Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences    02/12/2005

The Prime Minister Helen Clark will open the new Auckland Medical Research ... read more »

Herbal Medicines in spotlight with new appointment at The University of Auckland    29/11/2005

The use, safety and effectiveness of herbal and complementary medicines in New ... read more »

WHO Domestic Violence Study Includes University of Auckland Data    25/11/2005

New Zealand women experience higher lifetime rates of intimate partner violence than ... read more »

Graduation and Degree Completion Ceremonies    24/11/2005

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156 Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences graduands have recently had their
... read more »

Dean's Report - November 2005    22/11/2005

!!Dean’s Welcome

This is my first Faculty report as Dean and I would
... read more »

Cerebral Palsy activity study    22/11/2005

Researchers from the Department of Surgery and the Department of Sport and ... read more »

Professor Richard Faull awarded prestigious Liley Medal    21/11/2005

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This month Professor Richard Faull was awarded the prestigious Royal Society of
... read more »

Stroke rates increase for Maori and Pacific Peoples    18/11/2005

Three linked studies into the incidence of stroke in Auckland over the ... read more »

Eminent Researcher Appointed Deputy Dean of Faulty of Medical and Health Sciences    15/11/2005

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Eminent researcher Professor Ian Reid is the new Deputy Dean of The
... read more »

Study to investigate sleep disturbances in blind and vision-impaired.    25/10/2005

Researchers from The University of Auckland are about to begin a study ... read more »

Young Aucklander first ever southern hemisphere scientist to win international neuroscience award    19/10/2005

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A University of Auckland neurobiologist has become the first southern hemisphere scientist
... read more »

Crohn's disease study looks at genetic and lifestyle factors    11/10/2005

University of Auckland researchers are looking for participants for a study which ... read more »

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Gains Three New Professors    10/10/2005

Three eminent researchers at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and ... read more »

University of Auckland spin-off company wins Biotechnology award    10/10/2005

Neuren Pharmaceuticals, has won the 2005 Biotechnology Company of the Year Award, ... read more »

Professor Des Gorman appointed Head of School of Medicine    07/10/2005

Professor Des Gorman has been appointed as Head of the School of ... read more »

Graduate returns from Cambridge to join University    12/09/2005

Associate Professor Cristin Print, a graduate of The University of Auckland’s Faculty ... read more »

New Zealand led studies confirm new treatments for Paget’s disease    02/09/2005

Two studies led by researchers at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of ... read more »

Participants sought for new studies into osteoporosis    29/08/2005

Researchers from The University of Auckland are looking for volunteers to take ... read more »

New Dean of Medical and Health Sciences appointed    25/08/2005

Professor Iain Martin has been appointed the new Dean of the Faculty ... read more »

Study to Investigate Prevalence of Stalking in New Zealand    15/08/2005

Researchers at The University of Auckland are about to begin an exploratory ... read more »

University of Auckland Medical Degree accreditation renewed    15/08/2005

The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences has taken ... read more »

Maori health expert appointed Tumuaki of Medical and Health Sciences Faculty    11/08/2005

The University of Auckland has appointed Dr Papaarangi Reid, a specialist in ... read more »

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND AWARDED $7 MILLION    10/08/2005

A University of Auckland initiative to improve the health of New Zealanders ... read more »

Dean's Report - July/August 2005    10/08/2005

!!$7 million for Institute for Health Innovations

The Right Honourable Helen Clarke has
... read more »

Freemasons Gift $250,000 to University Travelling Fellowship    09/08/2005

A travelling research fellowship established as a parting gift by the former ... read more »

Study finds infant formula as effective as iron medicine in reducing anaemia    05/08/2005

A trial by researchers at The University of Auckland’s Department of Paediatrics ... read more »

University to Further Strengthen Child and Adolescent Mental Health Research    04/08/2005

The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, is to ... read more »

Goodfellow Foundation Support for Increased Primary Care Education Initiatives    25/07/2005

The Goodfellow Unit – New Zealand’s leading postgraduate primary care education unit ... read more »

Summer research projects awarded    22/07/2005

Three students from three research areas of the Faculty of Medical and ... read more »

Research - the winner at postgraduate symposium    07/07/2005

Biological weapons, the cognitive ability of preschool children, and long-term control of ... read more »

Hysterectomy associated with earlier onset of menopause    04/07/2005

Hysterectomy could lead to an earlier onset of menopause in women who ... read more »

New Chair in Ophthalmology and Translational Vision Research at The University of Auckland    27/06/2005

A million dollar donation from an Auckland couple has enabled The University ... read more »

Key Advisor on Change in Medical Education Visits University    23/06/2005

Professor Janet Grant, a key advisor to the British Government on medical ... read more »

Dean's report - June 2005    21/06/2005

!!Provisional Accreditation of BPharm Programme

The School of Pharmacy has recently been granted
... read more »

Participants Needed for Infertility study    20/06/2005

Researchers from The University of Auckland are seeking more women to take ... read more »

Waikato Doctor Returns to Head Clinical School    16/06/2005

The University of Auckland has appointed Professor Ross Lawrenson, a former Medical ... read more »

Nurse Managed Health Centres Key Primary Health Tool    15/06/2005

Nurse managed health centres, staffed by qualified nurse practitioners, could form a ... read more »

New surgical and anaesthesia training centre opens    06/06/2005

A new training centre has been opened as a joint venture between ... read more »

Indigenous Health Gap Wider in New Zealand    06/06/2005

The health gap between Maori and European New Zealanders is wider than ... read more »

A remarkable follow-up: Steroid treatment for prematurity put to the test    01/06/2005

Babies whose mothers received steroid injections before giving birth have no higher ... read more »

Couples with young children required to take part in fertility study    01/06/2005

Couples who already have children are needed to take part into a ... read more »

University of Auckland contracts announced by the Health Research Council    01/06/2005

Professor Edward Baker, Professor John Fraser, Associate Professor Peter Metcalf, Dr Vickery ... read more »

Study finds Kiwis smoke less after TXT    01/06/2005

*AUCKLAND, 1 June 2005: A world-first University of Auckland study has achieved ... read more »

First Gus Fisher Post Doctoral Fellowship Awarded    19/05/2005

The quest for a cure for Parkinson’s disease has received a significant ... read more »

Medical Ethicist Receives Distinguished Graduate Award    17/05/2005

One of New Zealand’s leading commentators on medical ethics – Professor Grant ... read more »

First Maori Nurse Practitioner graduates with Masters Degree    10/05/2005

What began as a straightforward exercise retraining as a comprehensive nurse in ... read more »

Heart Research Explains Defibrillation Mystery    10/05/2005

Former Westlake Boys High School student Darren Hooks took 10 years instead ... read more »

Departing Dean of Medical and Health Sciences to Fund Fellowship    09/05/2005

The University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Dean Professor ... read more »

Dream coming true for intern pharmacist    06/05/2005

Currently an intern pharmacist at Mangere Town Centre Pharmacy, Ereni says she ... read more »

First Brick Family Scholarship Awarded    29/04/2005

Gareth Shalley was shortlisted from among 38 applicants, and the decision of ... read more »

Asian Cultural Awareness Programme for Mental Health Professionals    28/04/2005

The programme has been developed for the Mental Health Workforce Development Programme ... read more »

Outcome of AMC Accreditation Visit    20/04/2005

The AMC panel accreditation visit for the medical programmme took place April ... read more »

The University of Auckland – Centre for Advanced MRI Opening    18/04/2005

Led by Dr Brett Cowan, who is renowned internationally for his work ... read more »

Child health research receives shot in the arm    14/04/2005

Child health research in New Zealand has received a shot in the ... read more »

Study investigates prevalence of compassion fatigue amongst doctors    12/04/2005

A study is about to be launched by researchers at The University ... read more »

Dean's Report - March 2005    04/04/2005

!!2006 Vice Chancellor’s Lecture



Congratulations to John Fraser and Mark Thomas
... read more »

Participants needed for study measuring effectiveness of stroke rehabilitation    11/03/2005

Participants needed for study measuring effectiveness of stroke rehabilitation


Dr Mary Tucker
... read more »

Doctors’ need more compassion in delivery of prognosis to dying patients    08/03/2005

A leading researcher and author on the psychological needs of dying people, ... read more »

Exercise Relieves Chronic Fatigue    03/03/2005

A belief that exercise is dangerous for people with chronic fatigue syndrome ... read more »

Leading Advocate and Researcher for Maori Health Retires    24/02/2005

Leading advocate and researcher for Maori health issues, Professor Colin Mantell, is ... read more »

Dean of Medical and Health Sciences To Take Up New Post in Sydney    24/02/2005

Professor Peter Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences ... read more »

Money Problems Drive Gambling Habits    23/02/2005

And many of those who took part in the study indicated they ... read more »

University Workshop Examines Impact of Illicit Drug Use on Children and Families    11/02/2005

Workshop convenor Dr Trecia Wouldes says the effects on the child exposed ... read more »

Dean’s Report - February 2005    10/02/2005

!!Alumni Reunion Weekend



Save the Date, 6-8 May 2005, Faculty of Medical
... read more »

New Government Fund Benefits Auckland Medical Researchers    07/02/2005

Dr Kathleen Mountjoy and Professor Peter Shepherd from the Faculty of Medical ... read more »

Healthy to spend some time in the sun    19/01/2005

Associate Professor Robert Scragg, an epidemiology researcher at the Faculty of Medical ... read more »

Geriatricians rewarded for teaching contributions    19/01/2005

The awards recognise clinical teachers for their outstanding contribution to fostering the ... read more »

Nursing teacher gets unexpected holiday bonus    12/01/2005

The awards, judged by staff and students of the Faculty of Medical ... read more »

Dean's Report - December 2004    22/12/2004

!!Changes at Waikato Clinical School

Associate Professor Jack Havill has stepped down as
... read more »

Christmas Gift to Those Unable to have Children    16/12/2004

Researchers at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences ... read more »

Screening for Pregnancy Endpoints    16/12/2004

The SCOPE (Screening for Pregnancy Endpoints) study begins this month in Auckland, ... read more »

Polypill Trial Participants Sought    09/12/2004

The single pill contains aspirin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, and two half-dose blood ... read more »

Common cause of learning disorders to be examined in major study    08/12/2004

Dr Andrea Kelly from the Audiology section of the School of Population ... read more »

Palliative Care needed for wider range of terminal conditions    02/12/2004

Professor Payne of The University of Sheffield, who was a member of ... read more »

Forum on ‘Dangerous Consumptions’ at The University of Auckland    26/11/2004

The “Dangerous Consumptions Colloquium” being held at the University’s School of Population ... read more »

Professor John Fraser elected Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand    22/11/2004

Professor John Fraser, Head of the School of Medical Sciences in the ... read more »

Dean's Report - November 2004    10/11/2004

!!HRC Annual Funding Round 2004



Our Faculty made a total of 72
... read more »

Leading Stroke Expert Shares Knowledge on Stroke Prevention and Recovery    09/11/2004

Help is at hand for the 7000 New Zealanders who will suffer ... read more »

Liggins Institute Director Elected to Prominent US Academy    27/10/2004

The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies U.S.A. has honoured The ... read more »

Communities to Benefit from University and DHBs Working Together    21/10/2004

Waikato and Bay of Plenty communities will benefit from a scheme to ... read more »

Treating Childhood Sexual Abuse    20/10/2004

Women with a history of childhood sexual abuse take many years to ... read more »

Antibiotics Still Overused in New Zealand    19/10/2004

A medical researcher at The University of Auckland says antibiotics are still ... read more »

School of Population Health Wins International Funding for Viet Nam Project    13/10/2004

A University of Auckland team from the School of Population Health has ... read more »

Dean's Report - October 2004    12/10/2004

!!$500,000 for a new Learning Centre



The Auckland Medical Research Foundation has
... read more »

Renowned Brain Researcher Visits Auckland    11/10/2004

Australian scientists last month released ground-breaking research into a potential cure for ... read more »

Gene therapy may help epilepsy patients    11/10/2004

A novel gene therapy strategy may help reduce seizures in adults suffering ... read more »

University of Auckland appoints breast cancer research fellow    01/10/2004

A nationwide campaign to raise funds for breast cancer research has culminated ... read more »

The Inaugural International Asian Health Conference    30/09/2004

The population of Asian New Zealanders is increasing faster than that of ... read more »

Study Targets High Rate of Child Pneumonia in Auckland    23/09/2004

Children in Auckland are five times more likely than those in other ... read more »

Seeking Sneezers    14/09/2004

Sufferers of year-round hayfever are wanted for an international study to test ... read more »

Burden of ‘Western diseases’ in Asia    13/09/2004

Diseases such as stroke and heart disease, which have traditionally been associated ... read more »

Beauty enhancing product may improve movement    26/08/2004

A product that has made headlines for its use in enhancing beauty ... read more »

Honey for your ulcer    25/08/2004

Leg ulcers are a major problem for many elderly people, but a ... read more »

Biotech Expert Joins Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences    24/08/2004

A Kiwi biotech expert, who was named London’s Young Biotechnology Entrepreneur of ... read more »

Large-scale Immunisation Project begins in the North Island    17/08/2004

The University of Auckland was recently awarded a Health Research Council of ... read more »

Seminar focuses on cost effectiveness of meningococcal vaccine programme    29/07/2004

Presented by Associate Professor Richard Milne from the School of Population Health ... read more »

New book to help pharmacists    19/07/2004

From Clinical Pharmacy to Pharmaceutical Care, edited by Associate Professor Patrick Ball ... read more »

University of Auckland appoints first Professor of Nursing    16/07/2004

Dr Frances Hughes has been appointed to the position after an extensive ... read more »

New Hope for a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis    13/07/2004

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the brain and spinal ... read more »

Physiology Expert Joins Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences    13/07/2004

Dr Montgomery, who has been appointed Senior Lecturer in Physiology, says she ... read more »

Maori Health Issues in the spotlight    09/07/2004

The intensive course – run by the University’s Faculty of Medical and ... read more »

Prominent Surgeon Establishes Scholarship for Auckland Medical Students    08/07/2004

Dr Gregory Brick – a graduate of The University of Auckland School ... read more »

Research Aims to Prevent Depression After Stroke    06/07/2004

Maree Hackett, from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences’ Clinical Trials ... read more »

School Programme Could Prevent Depression    08/06/2004

A school-based depression prevention programme has the potential to reduce rates of ... read more »

The University of Auckland – Population Health Complex Opening    24/05/2004

Research teams dedicated to improving the health of all New Zealanders now ... read more »

Experts address population health challenges    20/05/2004

How does the New Zealand health system compare with other countries? Are ... read more »

Graduation Week Highlights from the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences    17/05/2004

On May 5th over 500 Faculty of Medical & Health Science students ... read more »

The University of Auckland Celebrates First Bachelor of Pharmacy Graduates    17/05/2004

It was a momentous day for the School of Pharmacy at the ... read more »

$705,000 Grant For New Hearing Education Centre    14/05/2004

A grant of more than $700,000 from a foundation set up by ... read more »

Preterm Delivery Associated with Treatment for Precancerous Cervical Changes    11/05/2004

Women in their reproductive years who have biopsy-proven low grade precancerous cervical ... read more »

Starting a Doctorate in Nursing    29/04/2004

Working part-time in a rest home while studying for her nursing degree ... read more »

Pharmacy the Right Choice    29/04/2004

After making a difficult decision to throw in four years of study ... read more »

University welcomes PBRF results    24/04/2004

The University of Auckland has been recognised as the top-ranked tertiary institution ... read more »

University of Auckland Welcomes Government Funding Success    22/04/2004

Nine University of Auckland-led research projects have attracted funding from the Foundation ... read more »

University Researcher Awarded Prestigious Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowship    15/04/2004

The research of enterprising University of Auckland molecular biologist Doctor Thomas Proft ... read more »

Study of Volunteers for Older People Launched    14/04/2004

University of Auckland researchers have begun a survey of older people and ... read more »

White Helmets Could Save Lives    14/04/2004

By wearing a white helmet motorcycle riders could reduce their risk of ... read more »

School of Population Health Hosts International Delegations    13/04/2004

The School of Population Health recently hosted two visiting delegations, from the ... read more »

Freemasons Summer Studentship Award    08/04/2004

The Freemasons Summer Studentship for 2003 was recently awarded to Dean Fourie, ... read more »

Study Finds Steroid Treatment Beneficial    07/04/2004

Steroid treatment for osteoarthritis knee suffers was thought to progress the disease, ... read more »

Emotional Writing Improves HIV    26/03/2004

Writing about emotional experiences improves the health of patients with HIV infection, ... read more »

Ageing Expert Holds Public Lecture    25/03/2004

Understanding the ageing process is one of the most exciting challenges facing ... read more »

New Campus Facilities for NZ’s Future Health Professionals    23/03/2004

On March 17 The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical & Health ... read more »

New Grafton Information Commons, Café and Student Centre Is Officially Opened    19/03/2004

The Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences officially opened the new Grafton ... read more »

Anaesthesia Education Expert Joins Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences    03/03/2004

Dr Jennifer Weller, who has pioneered the use of simulation-based learning for ... read more »

School of Population Health Building Receives Traditional Blessing    26/02/2004

Whakawatea i te whare.

On a misty February morning, the Faculty's new School
... read more »

New Associate Dean (Research) Appointed at the Faculty    26/02/2004

The new Associate Dean (Research) Dr Louise Nicholson is determined to make ... read more »

New Health Services Offered to the Public    20/02/2004

From March 1, The University of Auckland will provide a range of ... read more »

New Head to the School of Population Health    12/02/2004

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences recently welcomed Professor Alistair Woodward ... read more »

Ongoing Funding Confirmed for New Drug Research at The University of Auckland    10/02/2004

The longstanding relationship between Pfizer and the Faculty of Medical and Health ... read more »

Professor Peter Davis takes up new appointment at The University of Auckland    05/02/2004

Professor Peter Davis will take up a new position as Professor of ... read more »

2003 Ian Houston General Staff Award Announced.    23/12/2003

The Ian Houston General Staff Award was announced recently, and this year ... read more »

Researcher Warns Against Low Carb Diet    15/12/2003

The head of nutrition at The University of Auckland is warning that ... read more »

New Zealander Of The Year Accolade    08/12/2003

Two biomedical scientists at The University of Auckland, Professor Jane Harding and ... read more »

Personal Chair in Recognition of Services to Surgery    04/12/2003

As a clinical academic, John Windsor not only has a successful public ... read more »

University of Auckland Celebrates Its First Pharmacy ‘Pioneers’    21/11/2003

This week the University of Auckland celebrated the completion of its inaugural ... read more »

Second Bachelor of Nursing Completion Ceremony.    21/11/2003