Health Sciences Lectures
by Division of Health Sciences
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Inaugural Professorial Lectures, public lectures and events from the Division of Health Sciences.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
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| 1 | VideoIPL: Viruses and us - is it all bad news? Video | "Viruses and us - is it all bad news?" Professor Andrew Mercer's Inaugural Professorial Lecture. Professor Mercer: Robert and Marjorie Webster Chair in Viral Pathogenesis, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. | 4/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Video2011 Distinguished Research Medal Lecture, A Lucky Kiss in Inner Space: Brain Control of Fertility | Professor Allan Herbison, Director of the University of Otago's Centre for Neuroendocrinology gives a lecture in recognition of being awarded the 2011 Distinguished Research Medal. An internationally eminent researcher into how the brain controls fertility, Professor Allan Herbison, is this year’s recipient of the University of Otago’s highest research honour. The University awards the medal for outstanding scholarly achievement, including the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge, the development of innovative technology, or the development of concepts that lead to significant advances. | 4/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoMcAuley Oration 2011 - Vaccines, social equity and international health | Dr. Myron M. Levine Director of the Center for Vaccine Development at the University of Maryland School Of Medicine gives the 2011 McAuley Oration. Dr. Levine’s clinical research has involved studies of pathogenesis and the assessment of a variety of vaccines in adults and children in Maryland, as well as in many developing countries. He designed, arranged and supervised the performance of several large-scale, randomized, controlled field trials investigating the efficacy of live oral typhoid vaccines (which led to licensure of Ty21a by the FDA) and a vaccine to prevent invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b. He is the recipient of the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Award for lifetime achievement in the area of vaccine development and implementation. Held November 7, 2011. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Video“Black November” The 1918 influenza pandemic in New Zealand | Associate Professor Geoffrey Rice, History Department, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Held October 13, 2011. | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoDirty Dunedin: Sanitation and public health in 19th century Dunedin | Associate Professor Pamela Wood, Monash University, Australia. Held September 15, 2011. | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoWinter Lecture Series - 2011: Believe it or not: Spirituality does matter as we die. But is it catered for? | Discover the Otago phenomenon for yourself and come along to free public lectures in Auckland and Wellington on a range of relevant and challenging issues that affect so many New Zealanders. Held July-August, 2011. | 9/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoWinter Lecture Series - 2011: Decriminalisation of sex work: Has the Prostitution Reform Act resulted in healthier and safer se | Discover the Otago phenomenon for yourself and come along to free public lectures in Auckland and Wellington on a range of relevant and challenging issues that affect so many New Zealanders. Held July-August, 2011. | 9/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoHealth Education - 54 years of public health dissertations | Julian Kuzma, Scholarships Officer, University of Otago Held June 09, 2011. | 9/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoThe Obesity Epidemic | Professor Jim Mann of the Edgar National Centre for Diabetes Research presents a short film on the Obesity Epidemic in New Zealand. | 8/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoSymposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg: Circumcision and the risk of sexually transmitted infections | Nigel Dickson speaks at the symposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg, Epidemiology and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Held March 05, 2011. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoSymposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg: The third generation pill story | Lianne Parkin speaks at the symposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg, Epidemiology and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Held March 05, 2011. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoSymposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg: Imperceptible prostate cancer - the perils of prostate cancer screening | Brian Cox speaks at the symposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg, Epidemiology and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Held March 05, 2011. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Symposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg: The causes and prevention of breast cancer | Dame Valerie Beral speaks at the symposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg, Epidemiology and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Held March 05, 2011. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoSymposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg: History of epidemiology in New Zealand | Robert Beaglehole speaks at the symposium in honour of Professor Sir David Skegg, Epidemiology and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Held March 05, 2011. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoHealth Education to Health Promotion 1980-2005 | Louise Croot, MNZM, former Health Promotion Adviser, Otago Regional Councillor. Held May 12, 2011. | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoHealth Education in the Department of Health 1901-1990 | Dr Warwick Brunton, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago. Held April 14, 2011. | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoWinter Lecture Series - 2010: Achieving a tobacco-free New Zealand by 2020 - why it must happen and how to achieve it | The Māori Affairs Select Committee’s investigation into the tobacco industry has invigorated the debate about becoming tobacco-free, and placed New Zealand at the forefront internationally of reducing the impact of tobacco on health in a similar manner to our nuclear-free stance in the 1980s. Professor Edwards investigates the need for a tobacco-free New Zealand and explores the best options for achieving the 2020 vision. Held September 30, 2010. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoWinter Lecture Series - 2010: The "falsies" generations no more; the emerging new order of oral health | For most of the 20th century, New Zealand led the world in rates of edentulism, the total loss of teeth. The oral health demands of older people were often centred on providing, maintaining and replacing dentures. This situation is changing rapidly as post-war baby boomers enter retirement, many keeping their teeth. Professor Thomson describes the immense impact this will have on our dental system. Held September 9, 2010. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoIPL: Bacteria, iron and infection; what do we do and why do we do it | Professor Iain Lamont, Department of Biochemistry, Dunedin School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences. Inaugural Professorial Lecture, given October 07, 2010. | 12/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoIPL: Under the influence - alcohol and public health | Professor Jennie Connor, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine. Inaugural Professorial Lecture, given September 07, 2010. | 11/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoIPL: Life is Full of Trials | Professor Peter Herbison, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine. Inaugural Professorial Lecture, given July 26, 2010. | 8/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoIPL: Taking Subjectivity Seriously - how can social science help address problems with medicines? | Professor Pauline Norris, Social Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy. Inaugural Professorial Lecture, given May 24, 2010. | 6/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoWinter Lecture Series - 2009: Ten things the alcohol industry won't tell you about alcohol | Professor Sellman believes New Zealand is currently in the midst of a national alcohol crisis judging by health and crime statistics. As Director of the National Addiction Centre in Christchurch since 1996 – he is passionate about the right of consumers to know the other side of the alcohol story – its carcinogenic qualities to name just one. This lecture is the prelude to a national alcohol campaign. | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoIPL Reflections of a middle class Pakeha on researching health inequalities in Aotearoa | Professor Tony Blakely, Director of the Health Inequalities Research Programme, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Science. Inaugural Professorial Lecture, given August 5, 2008. | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoOur People: Christine Jasoni | An interview with Dr Christine Jasoni, Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology. | 3/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoInquiries into health care: learning or lynching? | This is the 2008 Nordmeyer Lecture titled "Inquiries into health care: learning or lynching?". Ron Paterson, Health and Disability Commissioner delivered this annual lecture. The lecture is in honour of Sir Arnold Nordmeyer who had numerous public roles. | 12/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoOur People: John Reynolds | An interview with Dr John Reynolds, Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology. | 6/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoOur People: Peter Dearden | An interview with Dr Peter Dearden, Department of Biochemistry. | 5/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoOur People: Julia Horsfield | An interview with Dr Julia Horsfield, Department of Pathology. | 5/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoA small voyage around my father's dreams... Sir Tipene O'Regan | Mid-winter dialogues, 14 July 2006. Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Otago, New Zealand. | 7/14/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 30 Episodes |
