by nall486 | Feb 28, 2020 | SOVS Post
Photo: Muthana Noori The Dean’s Medal is awarded annually to a graduate of the BOptom programme who has made an exceptional contribution to the academic development of the faculty throughout their time as a student. The 2019 Dean’s Medal was awarded to Muthana Noori...
by nall486 | Feb 28, 2020 | SOVS Post
Photo: Andrew Collins Dr Andrew Collins featured on TVNZ’s Fair Go programme on Tuesday 24 February where he debunked the mystery behind the question “Can a cheap pair of sunglasses do the same job as an expensive pair?” Andrew talked about how the cornea can be...
by nall486 | Feb 28, 2020 | SOVS Post
Photo: Sachi Rathod In January and February 2020, Part IV student Sachi Rathod carried out a research project through a SOVS-supported Summer Studentship, supervised by Dr John Phillips. Sachi’s research uses electrophysiology to locate where atropine, a drug which...
by nall486 | Feb 28, 2020 | SOVS Post
Photo: Dr Tina Gao February 11 was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Our very own Dr Tina Gao was one of FMHS’ female scientists to be profiled in a story on the University website recently to celebrate the challenges and success of women in the...
by nall486 | Feb 28, 2020 | SOVS Post
Photo: Using AI to assist with clinical diagnosis More than 60 abstracts on a variety of topics in education and science streams have been received for the Scientific and Educators’ Meeting in Optometry (SEMO 2020). The conference promises to have something of...
