Breadcrumbs List.
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
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The confounding link between Parkinson's and smoking
6 February 2024
Opinion: We know smoking kills, but its strong association with a lowered risk of Parkinson’s is a critical clue in understanding and potentially combating the diseases, says Victor Dieriks
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Gene-editing offers hope for people with hereditary disorder
1 February 2024
A group of Kiwi patients with a serious genetic condition have come off their medications after a single gene-editing treatment.
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Dean focused on ‘wicked problems’ and workforce
26 January 2024
The new Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is focusing on solutions to complex problems and boosting the health workforce.
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Governing body for Pacific research centre
26 January 2024
Governing body of academic superstars for first university research centre, Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa (Te Poutoko) dedicated solely to Pacific and global health solutions.
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Kiwi scientists investigate Sky Tower’s weird effect
8 January 2024
From close-up, Auckland’s Sky Tower appears squat, from far-off tall and thin, prompting researchers with an interest in visual perception to investigate.
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Dietary changes could help NZ reach climate targets
4 January 2024
Eating less meat and dairy has the potential to help Aotearoa New Zealand reach its climate goals, say the authors of a new study.
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Rutherford support for promising scientists
4 January 2024
Investigations into prevention of brain cancer and the origins of our solar system have seen two University of Auckland scientists win Rutherford scholarships.
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Staff and alumni achievements recognised in 2024 New Year Honours
3 January 2024
Congratulations to Waipapa Taumata Rau staff and alumni whose work has been acknowledged in the New Year Honours.
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Expanded pharmacist programme will improve health service access
22 December 2023
Sixty more pharmacists a year will be upskilled as programme is expanded in Auckland and Otago.
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Threat to walking and cycling a threat to health
21 December 2023
Far from being a ‘waste of money’, as Transport Minister Simeon Brown has suggested, walking and cycling projects are some of the ‘best buys’ in health, says Kirsty Wild and Alistair Woodward
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Māori-centred models for kaumātua care
20 December 2023
VIDEO: Dr Joanna Hikaka takes a kaupapa Māori approach to health services and gerontology.
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Sir Collin Tukuitonga: international recognition
20 December 2023
New roles recognises Sir Collin's contribution to promoting science and public health.