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Using virtual reality to aid brain injury recovery

24 June 2025

A University of Auckland bioengineering research team is developing a rehabilitation system for traumatic brain injuries, using virtual reality simulations
Clues to diagnosing Parkinson’s and MSA discovered

19 June 2025

Australasian brain scientists have made a breakthrough that could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease and multiple system atrophy (MSA).
Scientists seek new tests for a cancer on the rise

16 June 2025

An epidemic of womb cancer in New Zealand is being tackled by experts from the University of Auckland.
Oxford-Auckland partnership delivers genomic ‘game changer’

15 June 2025

A Liggins Institute collaboration with an Oxford Uni spinout is paving the way for a nationwide rollout of DNA sequencing for very sick babies.
Rural placement pivotal experience for pharmacy student

12 June 2025

Sendhil Rungasamy will ‘only plans on working in rural’ now, after a rural interprofessional training placement changed his view of healthcare.
Longer reproductive years linked to healthier brain aging

9 June 2025

A study of postmenopausal women pointed to a protective effect from estradiol, the most potent form of estrogen.
Sir Collin Tukuitonga becomes first knighted professor from Niue

7 June 2025

University hosts inaugural lecture: An Advocate for Equity, by newly promoted Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga KNZM at the Fale Pasifika on 5 June.
Is ageism the last socially acceptable prejudice?

5 June 2025

Experts will examine ageism at a panel discussion at the University of Auckland on 25 June.
Covid and certain vaccines linked to syndrome risk

4 June 2025

A large-scale study covering more than 230 million people sheds light on the relationship between Guillain-Barré syndrome after certain Covid vaccines or SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Will robots help older people stay sharp?

3 June 2025

Can a fluffy seal that blinks and squeals, a 1.2 metre talking robot or a virtual human help older people keep their brains healthy?
Multiple sclerosis prevalence on the sharp increase: study

30 May 2025

The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in New Zealand has sharply risen since 2006, especially in some communities, according to a University of Auckland study.
Experts examine climate impacts on Pacific health

30 May 2025

The devastating impacts of climate change on health in the Pacific Islands will be discussed at a symposium at the University of Auckland on 5 June.

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