Otago researcher at forefront of discovery to help end tuberculosis

Htin Lin Aung

As World Tuberculosis Day looms on 24 March, one of the University of Otago’s latest Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellows, Dr Htin Lin Aung, is building relationships to help combat the top infectious disease killer in the world. Awarded the four-year $500,000 fellowship on 1 December last year, Dr Aung is well down the…

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Spotlight on Leptospirosis in Hawke’s Bay

Sheep in a paddock

Associate Jackie Professor Benschop from Massey University’s Molecular Epidemiology and Public Health Laboratory is in Hawke’s Bay this week to present the most current leptospirosis research and its health impact to the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board. Read the full article on the New Zealand Herald website.

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Pandemics discussed on NewsHub Nation

Professor Michael Baker

Public health researcher Professor Michael Baker from the University of Otago, Wellington was featured on NewsHub Nation, discussing how prepared New Zealand is for a pandemic. Watch the full article on the NewsHub website.

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