Microbiology and Immunology are proud to report that three of the Department’s researchers gained Marsden Fund grants in the 2013 round. An exceptional achievement by Greg Cook, Andy Mercer, and Keith Ireton.
Congratulations to Dr Heather Brooks, who was jointly awarded The OUMSA Best Lecturer Award last night. Another well-deserved teaching award to add to her rapidly growing collection.
Congratulations to Anne-Kristin Dahse for completing her MSc.
Congratulations to Ros Kemp, who was announced as Otago's Supervisor of the Year at yesterday's OUSA Awards function.
Congratulations to Bridget Watson, who was recently granted a Dean's Prestigious Summer Scholarship. Bridget is currently in the final year of her BSc, majoring in Microbiology. She will carry out her 10-week summer project in Dr Peter Fineran's Lab.
Congratulations to Pratap Vanga for completing his PhD.
Congratulations to Frank Griffin, who received a Technology Transfer voucher grant for a two-year project to develop biomarkers for resistance and susceptibility to paratuberculosis in deer.
The Department's Publication of the Month is:
Congratulations to Ed Taylor who was awarded the Eli Lilly Award at the New Zealand Society for Oncology Conference today. The Eli Lilly Award is awarded for the best presentation by a trainee or young member of the Society and is used to further their career in oncology.
