Position: Lecturer and researcher Field: Medical physics Organisation: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury Juergen is currently a lecturer and researcher in the ...
Position: University Lecturer, Researcher, Field: Genetics, Organisation: University of Auckland - Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. Andrew is head of the Medical Genetics Research Group ...
Position: University Professor, University of Auckland. Field: Nutrition research. Professor Lynnette Ferguson is the Director of the Centre for Mutagen Testing, based within the Auckland Cancer ...
In this activity, students learn about the discovery of X-rays and their development as a medical imaging technology. By the end of this activity, students should be able to: research an aspect ...
In this activity, students explore a variety of recent biotechnologies and consider their impact on society. The activity can be adapted to suit student level and interest. The slide show ...
Xenotransplantation is when cells, tissues or organs are taken from one species and put into another to help treat disease. Purpose To review understanding of Xenotransplantation. Read articles ...
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In this online ...
In this online citizen science (OCS) project, participants analyse electron microscope images taken of a range of biological samples, helping scientists better understand cancer, infectious ...
Students develop knowledge of new technology that enables fish oil to be added to food without a fishy taste or smell and design an advertisement to promote an omega-3 enriched food. Purpose To ...
Winter is coming!! And so are coughs, colds and other nasty lurgies. What is going on in our bodies? How do we get sick? How do our bodies fight these bugs? In this online PD session recorded on ...
Students investigate the antibacterial properties of Mānuka honey and use their results to produce a dressing that can be used on a wound to kill any bacteria infecting it. Purpose To investigate ...
Hayley Reynolds, a PhD student at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, talks about her school background and her interest in using maths and science in research that could be useful in the real ...
Associate Professor Rod Dunbar (University of Auckland) talks about research design, beginning with a creative idea and culminating in a new and useful way of communicating this data easily.
Hayley Reynolds, a PhD student at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, shares her views on the attributes needed to complete a PhD and talks about her own personal motivation.
An overview of the process used to make a pig cell transplant treatment for type 1 diabetes.
An overview of the quality control checks used within the process to make a pig cell transplant treatment for type 1 diabetes.
Select here for the best view of this interactive timeline. It combines the Rongomai School healthy homes investigation with the nature of science.
