Creating enzyme biosensors for winemakers
When Dr Lee Tejada was contacted about a project in enzyme biotechnology at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, it was a sign.
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Rachael's legacy—a decade of student support
Students and staff gathered for morning tea alongside generous donors Erik and Trudy Westergaard to recognise the tenth anniversary of the Rachael Westergaard Memorial Master’s Scholarship in Geophysics. Rachael, who attended the University from 2009 to 2012, was deeply passionate about the field of geophysics and intended to pursue it for her Master’s degree.
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Scientific breakthrough harnesses mRNA technology to develop powerful malaria vaccine
A new mRNA vaccine targeting immune cells in the liver could be the key to tackling malaria, a disease that causes over half a million deaths each year according to the World Health Organization, yet has no effective long-lasting vaccine.
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Discrimination and trauma contributing to psychosis risk in Māori
Māori are greatly over-represented in people experiencing early psychosis in New Zealand, but little is known about why—until now.
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University researcher awarded $1.2 million grant
Dr Zaramasina Clark from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Biological Sciences, alongside Dr Edmond Fehoko from the University of Otago, have been awarded a Health Research Council (HRC) Pacific Project Grant.