Breadcrumbs List.
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
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Pacific precision medicine leaders unite to shape future of Indigenous health
12 August 2026
Pacific precision medicine conference set to ensure Pacific peoples benefit from advances in genetic research.
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Vaping emerges as new concern in New Zealand infant deaths
11 August 2026
Researchers have published a study that has found a link between maternal vaping and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).
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Convening teams appointed to guide Signature Research Area investment plans
10 August 2026
The convening panels for each of the University's Signature Research Areas have been appointed.
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Obesity pill targets fat, keeps muscle
10 August 2026
An obesity treatment that may offer a new approach to weight loss is being developed by researchers at the University of Auckland.
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University partnership advances nursing excellence in Cook Islands
7 August 2026
University of Auckland's School of Nursing collaboration with Cook Islands is helping to grow the health sector.
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HRC grants $1m plus to health researchers with innovative ideas
5 August 2026
Seven research projects offering innovative ideas to achieve better outcomes for a range of health issues including breast cancer, HIV transmission and autoimmune disease have been awarded a total of just over $1m in the Health Research Council's Explorer grant round for 2026.
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Psilocybin therapy sparks anorexia recovery motivation
3 August 2026
Psilocybin therapy may offer hope for people with anorexia nervosa, new research reveals.
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A clear view of rural healthcare
3 August 2026
A six-week placement in Northland has shown optometry student Cassidy Puttergill how distance, geography and community influence access to eye care in rural New Zealand.
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Scientists developing ‘exciting’ new cancer drug
31 July 2026
When a new drug shows a 30 to 60 percent cure rate in laboratory models of cancer, there’s cause for excitement.
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Toasting ten years of Raising the Bar in Auckland pubs
31 July 2026
Raising the Bar returns on Tuesday 25 August with 20 talks across 10 Auckland bars. Register now to secure your free spot.
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Symposium looks to improve Māori and Pacific health outcomes
28 July 2026
Symposium dedicated entirely to Māori and Pacific health advancement through precision medicine launches in Sāmoa.
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New leader’s vision to transform cancer care in NZ
24 July 2026
New Zealand has worse cancer survival rates than Australia – and Associate Professor Ben Lawrence wants to turn that around.