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Health & Med Tech

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A vibrant soul is a healthy soul

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland鈥檚 Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is home to world-renowned researchers across disciplines ranging from drug development to medical technologies to healthy ageing.

Transdisciplinary research centres include , and the . UniServices operates the , which offers imaging for research and clinical purposes.

National or international networks headquartered at the University include the , , and the .

UniServices-backed companies in this space include , which makes a non-invasive tool to diagnose gut dysfunction; , which integrates sensors with AI to analyse knee performance and movement; , which aims to develop immunotherapy to help patients鈥� immune systems destroy cancer cells; and , which uses retinal images and AI to screen for preventable blindness and cardiovascular disease risk.

Case Studies

Formus Labs: Better joint replacement planning

Formus Labs: Better joint replacement planning

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IMAC: Supporting vaccination in the Pacific

IMAC: Supporting vaccination in the Pacific

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Investment Portfolio

UniServices has helped launch more than 65 deep tech companies based on University research. Check out the start-ups we鈥檝e invested in.

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Advancing Research

UniServices helps researchers in areas such as securing funding, connecting people, developing capacity and applying research commercially or for public good.

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Commercialising Research

At UniServices, we鈥檝e invested in more than 65 companies and have licensed over 480 patent families. We could help you bring your research to market too.

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Public Health and Social Policy

Learn how UniServices works to advance and apply University research aimed at building a healthier, safer and more equitable society for all.

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News and Features

Researchers developing augmented reality game to help stroke patients recover

Researchers developing augmented reality game to help stroke patients recover

27 March 2023

The puzzle game strengthens the body, stimulates the brain and encourages social connection 鈥� and about all patients need is a smartphone and wooden blocks.

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University spinout aims to make microvascular surgery quicker and safer

University spinout aims to make microvascular surgery quicker and safer

21 March 2023

Avasa is an 撸撸视频Bioengineering Institute spin-out working to make microvascular surgery quicker and safer by commercialising a tiny medical device.

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New spin-out aims to treat eye disease keratoconus non-invasively

New spin-out aims to treat eye disease keratoconus non-invasively

07 November 2022

TheiaNova is working to introduce a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment for the eye disease keratoconus.

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Comprehensively assessing mental health needs in Pacific countries

Comprehensively assessing mental health needs in Pacific countries

08 September 2022

A new research project by New Zealand and Pacific partners aims to investigate mental health challenges in Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu as these countries navigate Covid-19 and the climate crisis.

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Greg O鈥橤rady: From surgeon to CEO

Greg O鈥橤rady: From surgeon to CEO

25 July 2022

Surgeon turned serial entrepreneur Greg O鈥橤rady took a road less travelled, co-founding two biotechnology start-ups, Alimetry and The Insides Company.

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Developing better tuberculosis drugs

Developing better tuberculosis drugs

06 April 2022

Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of 撸撸视频researchers have taken three new tuberculosis drugs to clinical trial 鈥� an amazing success rate.

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Research Advancement Contacts

Hope Harding

Partnerships & Innovation Manager 鈥� Health Technologies

Hope has been with UniServices in various roles since completing her studies in 2016. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Science and a Master of Bioscience Enterprise. Contact about: Research on health technologies, including bioengineering, devices and digital applications.

Kerryn Kilkenny

Strategic Growth Manager - Infectious Diseases

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Kerryn has been with UniServices since 2018, joining from publisher SpringerNature, where she held commercial and product management roles in New Zealand, England and Australia. With an MSc in Pharmacology and Physiology, she has an interest in drug development. Contact her about opportunities for research in infectious diseases.

Anisoara Nicol

Partnerships and Innovation Manager, Optimal Performance (Health)

More about Ani

Anisoara has a PhD in sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms. In her role as Partnership and Innovation Manager she is focused on solutions for optimum human performance and health.

Stacey Strang

Partnership and Innovation Manager 鈥� Population Health & Mental Health

Stacey has been with UniServices since 2020. Her focus on population health and mental health solutions. She previously worked as a health funder and has a Master of Public Health.

Investment & Commercialisation Contacts

Pau Medrano

Investment Director 鈥� Biotechnology

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Pau is a mathematician and bioengineer by training, with a background in research and international business development. He manages the BioMedTech team, with a portfolio of 20+ companies, and is a manager of the University of 撸撸视频Inventors' Fund. Contact about: investing in disruptive BioMed technologies.

Kimberlee Jordan

Senior Investment Manager 鈥� Pharma and Biotech

Kimberlee has been with UniServices since 2019. She has a PhD in Kinesiology from Penn State and was a human movement scientist for eight years before pivoting to a career in biotechnology. Contact about: Investment in biotechnologies and pharmaceuticals.

Kent Lee

Senior Investment Manager 鈥� Med Tech

Kent joined UniServices in 2010 and focuses on investment in medical technologies. He has been a contracts manager and a business manager for health and medicine. He holds a degree in medical biochemistry and a master鈥檚 degree in entrepreneurship. Contact about: Investing in medical technologies.

Aran Sisley

Investment Manager 鈥� Biotech and Pharma

Aran is an investment manager for the University of 撸撸视频Inventors鈥� Fund. He has previously worked as a commercialisation analyst, postdoctoral scientist, project manager and sculptor. He has a PhD in ocular lens physiology and a Master of Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship. Contact about: Commercialising or investing in biotech, pharmaceuticals, agritech.