University of Otago.Department of Physiology.Department of Physiology.

NewsNews.

13th April, 2012

Physiology researcher interviewed by TVNZ

Dr Sam Lucas (Research Fellow) was interviewed with Dr Jim Cotter (Department of Physical Education) for One Network News on Wednesday 4th April 2012.

13th April, 2012

Department welcomes new Senior Lecturer

The Department of Physiology warmly welcomes Dr Rajesh Katare, Senior Lecturer, to our Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology research focus group.

9th February, 2012

Physiology staff and students recognised at recent OSMS Awards

The Otago School of Medical Sciences (OSMS) Awards 2011 ceremony was held on 2nd February, and two Department of Physiology staff members featured as winners of major awards.

8th February, 2012

Inaugural Sir John Eccles Lecture

Inaugural Department of Physiology Sir John Eccles Lecture delivered to packed audience.

17th November, 2011

Appreciation Award to Linda McNeill

Congratulations to Linda McNeill, Secretary for the Human Body Systems (HUBS) papers, for being a recipient of a Disability Information and Support Appreciation Award.

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Dr Xinhuai Liu

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Dr Sam Lucas

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Jonathan Mair

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Sonya Mathieson

Sonya Mathieson

Associate Professor Fiona McDonald

Fiona McDonald

Jose McKenzie

Jose McKenzie

Janet McLay

Janet McLay

Linda McNeill

Linda McNeill

Eugene McTavish

Eugene McTavish

Mahsa Moaddab

Mahsa Moaddab

Aleisha Moore

Aleisha Moore

Charlotte Morris

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Heather Muir

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Nehan Munasinghe

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Mariko Ono

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Dr Manfred Oswald

Manfred Oswald

Aaron Park

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Dr Karen Peebles

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Chris Perk

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Dr Richard Piet

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Robert Porteous

Robert Porteous

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Mel Prescott

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John Rhodes

John Rhodes

Ely Rodrigues

Ely Rodrigues

Dr Ming Ruan

Ming Ruan

Jennifer Schack

Jennifer Schack

Dr Daryl Schwenke

Daryl Schwenke

Dr Victoria Scott

Victoria Scott

Xander Seymour

Xander Seymour

Associate Professor Phil Sheard

Phil Sheard

Dr Reshma Shettigar

Reshma Shettigar

Jay Shin

Jay Shin

Fran Short

Fran Short

Finn Sigglekow

Finn Sigglekow

Nairn Smith

Nairn Smith

Maureen Symister

Maureen Symister

Malinda Tantirigama

Malinda Tantirigama

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Paul Treadwell

Paul Treadwell

Leo Van Rens

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Christine Vo

Christine Vo

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Charlotte Walker

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Simon Wang

Luke  Wilson

Luke Wilson

James Woods

James Woods

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Shel Hwa Yeo

Joe Zhang

Joe Zhang

Anita Abeygoonesekera

Anita Abeygoonesekera

BSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797316
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: abean401@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Modulation of colonic sodium absorption in the Il10 knockout mouse by Helicobacter induced inflammation.

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Dr Istvan Abraham

Istvan Abraham

Senior Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4794862
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: istvan.abraham@otago.ac.nz

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Toni Alsop

Toni Alsop

Teaching Fellow/PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4705773
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: alsto942@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: The functional properties of the epithelial lining of the reproductive tract of the common Australian brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula.

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Ross Anderson

Ross Anderson

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795773
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: ross.anderson@otago.ac.nz

Dr Zoe Ashley

Zoe Ashley

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703415
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: zoe.ashley@otago.ac.nz

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Bronwyn Atterbury

Bronwyn Atterbury

Administrative Assistant

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797612
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: bronwyn.atterbury@otago.ac.nz

Dr Rachael Augustine

Rachael Augustine

Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703442
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: rachael.augustine@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Andrew Bahn

Andrew Bahn

Senior Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797314
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: andrew.bahn@otago.ac.nz

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Andrew Barlow

Andrew Barlow

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795773
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: andrew.barlow@otago.ac.nz

Dr Matt Bevin

Matt Bevin

Professional Practice Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795604
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: matt.bevin@otago.ac.nz

Ari Boer

Ari Boer

BSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797512
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: boejo374@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Increased sensitivity of the peripheral chemoreflex following acute myocardial infarction in the rat.

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Greg Bouwer

Greg Bouwer

Research Assistant

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703440
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: gregory.bouwer@otago.ac.nz

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Jonathan Braun

Jonathan Braun

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797316
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: brajo386@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Modulation of epithelial function by gram-negative bacteria.

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Associate Professor Colin Brown

Colin Brown

Associate Professor

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797354
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: colin.brown@otago.ac.nz

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Carol Bussey

Carol Bussey

Assistant Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4796371
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: carol.bussey@otago.ac.nz

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Associate Professor Grant Butt

Grant Butt

Associate Professor

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797319
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: grant.butt@otago.ac.nz

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Erin Cameron

Erin Cameron

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795603
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: erin.cameron@otago.ac.nz

Dr Rebecca Campbell

Rebecca Campbell

Senior Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797343
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: rebecca.campbell@otago.ac.nz

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Pauline Campos

Pauline Campos

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703441
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: campos.pln@gmail.com

Thesis topic: Neuropeptide regulation of GnRH neurons.

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Heidi Chan

Heidi Chan

Research Assistant

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703572
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: chaho472@student.otago.ac.nz

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Rachel Cheong

Rachel Cheong

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4793544
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: cheya917@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Investigating the pathways involved in estrogen-mediated signaling on gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons.

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Dr Jenny Clarkson

Jenny Clarkson

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797107
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: jenny.clarkson@otago.ac.nz

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Janine Cockburn

Janine Cockburn

Financial Administrator

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795406
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: janine.cockburn@otago.ac.nz

Dr Steven Condliffe

Steven Condliffe

Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797338
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: steven.condliffe@otago.ac.nz

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Denise Cone

Denise Cone

HUBS - Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797281
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: denise.cone@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Stephanie Constantin

Stephanie Constantin

Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4798207
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: stephanie.constantin@otago.ac.nz

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Pam Cornes

Pam Cornes

CNE Co-ordinator

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703444
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: pamela.cornes@otago.ac.nz

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Associate Professor Pat Cragg

Pat Cragg

Head of Department

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797334
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: pat.cragg@otago.ac.nz

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David Csercsik

David Csercsik

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703440
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: david.csercsik@otago.ac.nz

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Neil Dalphin

Neil Dalphin

BSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797337
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: dalne248@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Context specificity of cut responses in dorsal raphe nucleus.

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Rahul Das

Rahul Das

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795602
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: rahul.das@otago.ac.nz

Simon de Croft

Simon de Croft

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703441
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: strsi175@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Characterisation of kisspeptin neurons in the arcuate nucleus of the mouse.

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Anne de Leeuw

Anne de Leeuw

Visiting Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797512
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email:

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Sue Deans

Sue Deans

Technical Manager

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795106
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: sue.deans@otago.ac.nz

Manesh Deo

Manesh Deo

BMedSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797316
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: deoma281@student.otago.ac.nz

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Glen Donaldson

Glen Donaldson

Research Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797316
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: glen.donaldson@otago.ac.nz

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John Egbuji

John Egbuji

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797449
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: john.egbuji@otago.ac.nz

Dr Ruth Empson

Ruth Empson

Senior Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797464
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: ruth.empson@otago.ac.nz

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Lisa Fan

Lisa Fan

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797316
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: lisa.fan@otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Modulation of ion transport properties in colonic inflammation.

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Liam Farley

Liam Farley

MSc Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4794093
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: farli078@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Action of anti-epileptic drugs in the olfactory bulb in vitro.

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Tracey Fleet

Tracey Fleet

Departmental Administrator

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797317
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: tracey.fleet@otago.ac.nz

Justine Fuller

Justine Fuller

Assistant Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797344
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: justine.fuller@otago.ac.nz

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Dianne Galvin

Dianne Galvin

Financial Manager

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795228
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: dianne.galvin@otago.ac.nz

Kieran Garbutt

Kieran Garbutt

Computer Support Person

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797182
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: kieran.garbutt@otago.ac.nz

Dr Susan George

Susan George

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797300
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: susan.george@otago.ac.nz

Mike Gill

Mike Gill

Teaching IT Support/PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797182
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: gilmi450@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: HCO3- secretion in possum gut.

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Emily Gray

Emily Gray

Assistant Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703417
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: emily.gray@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Kirk Hamilton

Kirk Hamilton

Senior Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797252
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: kirk.hamilton@otago.ac.nz

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Su Young Han

Su Young Han

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703441
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: hansu392@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Plasticity in vasopressin neuron activity during the development of hypertension.

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Ray Hannagan

Ray Hannagan

Lab Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797310
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: ray.hannagan@otago.ac.nz

Lisa Hart

Lisa Hart

Financial Administrator

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797417
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: lisa.hart@otago.ac.nz

Professor Allan Herbison

Allan Herbison

Professor

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797312
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: allan.herbison@otago.ac.nz

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Michel Herde

Michel Herde

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703572
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: herkl919@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Structure and function of GnRH neurons.

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Dr Paul Hessian

Paul Hessian

Senior Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797481
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: paul.hessian@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Phil Heyward

Phil Heyward

Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797383
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: phil.heyward@otago.ac.nz

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Janine Hills

Janine Hills

Lab Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797310
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: janine.hills@otago.ac.nz

Rachael Holloway

Rachael Holloway

Assistant Compliance Officer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797332
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: rachael.holloway@otago.ac.nz

Gillian Hughes

Gillian Hughes

Assistant Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703417
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: gill.hughes@otago.ac.nz

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Professor Brian Hyland

Brian Hyland

Professor

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797342
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: brian.hyland@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Karl Iremonger

Karl Iremonger

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795210
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: karl.iremonger@otago.ac.nz

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Robyn Irvine

Robyn Irvine

Assistant Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797310
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: robyn.irvine@otago.ac.nz

Natalie Joe

Natalie Joe

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703441
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: joena789@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Osmotic regulation of vasopressin and oxytocin neurons.

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Ryan Johnstone

Ryan Johnstone

PGDipSci Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4799251
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: johry080@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Impact of GLUT9 on GLUT2 expression and glucose homeostasis.

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Dr Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703548
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: pete.jones@otago.ac.nz

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Nick Jones

Nick Jones

BSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797512
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: jonni727@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Investigating the Neuroprotective Effect of Estrogen signaling via Reelin expression in the adult mouse.

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Priyakshi Kalita

Priyakshi Kalita

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703417
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: kalpr013@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: The mechanism of fibrosis in the kidney due to long term lithium treatment in rats.

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Dr Rajesh Katare

Rajesh Katare

Senior Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797292
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: rajesh.katare@otago.ac.nz

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Marina Kazantseva

Marina Kazantseva

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795733
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: kazma970@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Molecular switches and patterns of inflammation.

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Philip Kelly

Philip Kelly

HUBS - Professional Practice Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797737
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: philip.kelly@otago.ac.nz

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Soo-Hyun Kim

Soo-Hyun Kim

Assistant Research Fellow/MSc Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797512
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: soohyun.kim@otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Effect of estrogen treatment on cholinergic neurons following selective cholinergic lesion of the mouse basal forebrain.

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Claudia Knake

Claudia Knake

Research Technician/PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4799251
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: knacl239@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Identification of the kynurenic acid efflux transporter in astrocytes and its regulation via urate.

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Ewout Koekoek

Ewout Koekoek

Visiting Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797512
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email:

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Dr Andrea Kwakowsky

Andrea Kwakowsky

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703445
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: andrea.kwakowsky@otago.ac.nz

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Navneet Lal

Navneet Lal

BSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4794093
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: lalna349@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Investigation of motor unit size and fibre type distribution changes in elderly mouse skeletal muscle.

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Dr Regis Lamberts

Regis Lamberts

Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703547
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: regis.lamberts@otago.ac.nz

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Bob Lee

Bob Lee

MSc Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797316
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: bob.lee@otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Degradation of KCa.3.1 in a polarized epithelium.

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Dr Yuhong Li

Yuhong Li

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797337
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: yuhong.li@otago.ac.nz

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Anna Lindstrom

Anna Lindstrom

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797450
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: linan493@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Influence of Probiotic Bacteria on Permeability Properties of Intestinal Epithelia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

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Shivanjali Lingam

Shivanjali Lingam

MSc Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4796371
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: linsh922@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Effects of β2-adrenoceptor function in the diabetic myocardium.

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Dr Xinhuai Liu

Xinhuai Liu

Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797107
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: xinhuai.liu@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Sam Lucas

Sam Lucas

Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703414
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: sam.lucas@otago.ac.nz

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Kevin Ly

Kevin Ly

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797327
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: lyth8267@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Ubiquitination of the delta epithelial sodium channel.

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Jonathan Mair

Jonathan Mair

BSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703572
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: maijo361@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Do gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons expressing cFos during the pre-ovary surge receive greater glutamatergic input?

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Sonya Mathieson

Sonya Mathieson

Research Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797107
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: sonya.mathieson@otago.ac.nz

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Associate Professor Fiona McDonald

Fiona McDonald

Associate Professor

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797329
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: fiona.mcdonald@otago.ac.nz

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Jose McKenzie

Jose McKenzie

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797300
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: jose.mckenzie@otago.ac.nz

Janet McLay

Janet McLay

Research Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703417
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: janet.mclay@otago.ac.nz

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Linda McNeill

Linda McNeill

HUBS - Secretary

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797678
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: linda.mcneill@otago.ac.nz

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Eugene McTavish

Eugene McTavish

BSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4796371
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: mcteu340@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Thalamocortical/corticothalamic interactions in the motor cortex.

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Mahsa Moaddab

Mahsa Moaddab

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703441
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: moama511@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Hypothalamic regulation of morphine-induced conditioned place preference.

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Show Hyland Lab page.

Aleisha Moore

Aleisha Moore

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703441
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: mooal109@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Investigating alterations within the neuronal network controlling fertility in a model of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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Charlotte Morris

Charlotte Morris

Lab Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797310
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: charlotte.morris@otago.ac.nz

Heather Muir

Heather Muir

Purchasing Officer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4799265
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: heather.muir@otago.ac.nz

Nehan Munasinghe

Nehan Munasinghe

MSc Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: munne967@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Functional impact of novel migraine mutations in the Cav2.1 channel.

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Mariko Ono

Mariko Ono

HUBS - Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797281
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: mariko.ono@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Manfred Oswald

Manfred Oswald

Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4793416
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: manfred.oswald@otago.ac.nz

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Aaron Park

Aaron Park

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795602
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: aaron.park@otago.ac.nz

Dr Karen Peebles

Karen Peebles

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4793546
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: karen.peebles@otago.ac.nz

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Chris Perk

Chris Perk

Assistant Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797337
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: chris.perk@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Richard Piet

Richard Piet

Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795210
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: richard.piet@otago.ac.nz

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Robert Porteous

Robert Porteous

Senior Research Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797107
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: robert.porteous@otago.ac.nz

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Daniil Potapov

Daniil Potapov

Assistant Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703440
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: daniil.potapov@otago.ac.nz

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Emmet Power

Emmet Power

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4796371
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: powem222@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: The influence of urate on cerebellar neuron-glial signalling.

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Mel Prescott

Mel Prescott

Assistant Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703444
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: mel.prescott@otago.ac.nz

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Katie Price

Katie Price

HUBS - Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797281
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: katie.price@otago.ac.nz

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John Rhodes

John Rhodes

Lab Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797310
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: john.rhodes@otago.ac.nz

Ely Rodrigues

Ely Rodrigues

Assistant Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4799251
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: ely.rodrigues@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Ming Ruan

Ming Ruan

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795210
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: ming.ruan@otago.ac.nz

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Jennifer Schack

Jennifer Schack

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797300
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: jennifer.schack@otago.ac.nz

Dr Daryl Schwenke

Daryl Schwenke

Senior Lecturer

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797330
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: daryl.schwenke@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Victoria Scott

Victoria Scott

Research Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703442
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: victoria.scott@otago.ac.nz

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Xander Seymour

Xander Seymour

Research Assistant

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795210
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: seyal860@student.otago.ac.nz

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Associate Professor Phil Sheard

Phil Sheard

Associate Professor

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797045
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: phil.sheard@otago.ac.nz

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Dr Reshma Shettigar

Reshma Shettigar

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795605
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: reshma.shettigar@otago.ac.nz

Jay Shin

Jay Shin

MSc Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703572
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: shija238@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Investigating transgenic models to study primary cilia functioning on GnRH neurons.

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Fran Short

Fran Short

Resource Administrator

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797363
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: fran.short@otago.ac.nz

Finn Sigglekow

Finn Sigglekow

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795773
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: finn.sigglekow@otago.ac.nz

Nairn Smith

Nairn Smith

Head Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4794861
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: nairn.smith@otago.ac.nz

Maureen Symister

Maureen Symister

Assistant Technician

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797310
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: maureen.symister@otago.ac.nz

Malinda Tantirigama

Malinda Tantirigama

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4796371
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: tanma113@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: The maintenance of cortical motor neuron identify by Fezf2.

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Aye Thaung

Aye Thaung

Research Technician/MSc Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703417
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: thahn577@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Cardiac sympathetic nerve activity and myocardial sympathetic responsiveness in type 2 diabetic rats.

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Paul Treadwell

Paul Treadwell

Computer Support Person

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797182
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: paul.treadwell@otago.ac.nz

Leo Van Rens

Leo Van Rens

Technical Specialist

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797304
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: leonardus.van.rens@otago.ac.nz

Christine Vo

Christine Vo

BSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797512
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: voch0997@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: The effects of estradiol on TrkA and TrkB receptor expression on cholinergic neurons.

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Charlotte Walker

Charlotte Walker

BSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703572
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: walch046@student.otago.ac.nz

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Simon Wang

Simon Wang

BBiomedSc Honours Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703417
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: wanhe307@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Effects of β2-adrenoceptor function in the human diabetic myocardium.

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Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Teaching Fellow

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4795602
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: luke.wilson@otago.ac.nz

James Woods

James Woods

Technical Specialist

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4797304
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: james.woods@otago.ac.nz

Shel Hwa Yeo

Shel Hwa Yeo

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4703440
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: yeosh826@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Role of arcuate nucleus kisspeptin neurons in the estrogen regulation of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone nueron activity.

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Joe Zhang

Joe Zhang

PhD Student

Department of Physiology
School of Medical Science
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
New Zealand

Phone: 4796371
Fax: +64 3 479 7323

Email: zhazh623@student.otago.ac.nz

Thesis topic: Regulation of the cardiac ryanodine receptor.

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Having a Summer Research Scholarship opened up a lot more opportunities for me to explore my career potentials. I strongly recommend taking up this opportunity because it definitely gave me the confidence and skills essential for my future endeavors.

Aye Thaung - Summer Research Student 2010/2011