Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences - The University of Auckland

Canvas>

Staff intranet>

NZ scientist behind first FDA-approved myopia therapy for kids

25 November 2019

An optometry researcher from the University of Auckland is behind the first-ever Food and Drug Administration-(FDA) approved treatment to slow the progression of short-sight in children.
$16.5m brain boost thanks to Hugh Green Foundation

25 November 2019

Anyone who met Hugh Green will remember his big personality.
University receives largest single donation ever to support brain research

22 November 2019

An unprecedented donation of $16.5 million has been received for brain research at the University of Auckland.
Seven new Royal Society Fellows from University of Auckland

22 November 2019

Five University academics have been elected as Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellows for their distinction in research and advancement of science, technology or the humanities.
The real kaupapa Māori

21 November 2019

Opinion: Politicians like to throw around 'kaupapa Māori' as a solution to our problems but how can our existing structures accommodate tikanga when they were designed by strangers?
Five University of Auckland researchers among most highly cited in the world

20 November 2019

Five University scientists have been recognised in the Web of Science Group 2019 list of the most Highly Cited Researchers in the world, released on 19 November.
The quest against the Big C

19 November 2019

A life-changing diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma not only gave Vanessa Chang a new appreciation of life, but also a desire to help others through her passion for biomedical science and cancer research.
Calcium supplements have "very little place" in modern medicine

18 November 2019

Evidence suggests that calcium supplements have “very little place” in modern medical practice, according to the University of Auckland authors of a new review.
Same-gender sexual orientation “throughout New Zealand society”

15 November 2019

The country’s first-ever major sexual health survey shows that some degree of same-gender sexual orientation exists throughout Aotearoa New Zealand society, and is more common among women than men, says a University of Auckland expert.
Finding our way out of ‘quick and dirty’ social media

12 November 2019

Opinion: An NZ study reports social media has little impact on well-being. But Samantha Marsh questions the claim and argues mental health effects are still uncertain.
Finally, some good news about pancreatic cancer

8 November 2019

Opinion: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Professor John Windsor talks about this aggressive disease and the latest research making a big difference.
Cutting-edge medical and health research awarded $6.5m

7 November 2019

How supposedly colourblind octopuses are expert at camouflage and a circadian clock in the eye are just two of seven projects within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences to attract funding from Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden.

Page 82 of 102