Facility centres

Formal category: School Unit
Hosted by: School of Medical Sciences
Established: 1995
Purpose: The Biomedical Imaging Research Unit (BIRU) provides research infrastructure and support and is dedicated to the advancement of research in biomedical imaging, and to fostering the development of innovative imaging technologies. The unit offers a range of imaging modalities with individualised training.
Last annual report: 2008
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Formal category: Faculty Centre
Hosted by: Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
Established: 2004
Purpose: The centre has a strong focus on high-end clinical research MRI imaging.
Last annual report: 2008
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Formal category: School Centre
Hosted by: School of Biological Sciences
Established: 2007
Purpose: The University of Auckland Centre for Genomics and Proteomics is a hub for research and teaching of Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics. We undertake DNA sequencing, genotyping and gene expression analysis, as well as a full range of proteomic and mass spectrometric services including 2-D electrophoresis, HPLC, small molecule elucidation peptide mass fingerprinting, sequencing and quantitative proteomics.
Last annual report: 2008
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Formal category: Faculty Centre
Hosted by: Faculty of Engineering/Faculty of Science
Established: 1988
Purpose: The Centre focuses on materials characterisation in terms of composition and structure from the very near surface to the bulk of materials.
Last annual report: 2008
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Formal category: School Unit
Hosted by: School of Population Health
Established: 2002
Purpose: The Survey Research Unit was established to manage the CATI resource and to provide a resource for University staff carrying out survey research. The development of the SRU will enhance both research and creative work within the University along with providing teaching and learning excellence. Research capacity and potential in this area will be greatly improved, as SRU’s structure will facilitate identification of expertise in securing, preparing, and delivering contracts where surveys are an integral component.
Last annual report: 2008
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