Biomedicine and medical diagnostics department

We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in biomedical science and medical laboratory science, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and the AUT Roche Diagnostics Laboratory, the first of its kind in New Zealand.

Research in biomedicine and medical diagnostics

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across science.

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Bahar Raeisi
Eden Holdaway-Young
Ambika Sudan
Jhoanna Marie Abella
Erika Fortunati
Bahar Raeisi
Student testimonialsBahar RaeisiMedical Laboratory Scientist, LabPLUSBachelor of Medical Laboratory ScienceShe developed a passion for the sciences when she was in high school, says Bahar Raeisi who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science.She developed a passion for the sciences when she was in high school, says Bahar Raeisi who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science.
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Eden Holdaway-Young
Student testimonialsEden Holdaway-YoungTechnical Services Officer, Douglas PharmaceuticalsBachelor of ScienceThe variety of her work is what she loves most about working at Douglas Pharmaceuticals, says Eden Holdaway-Young who studied biomedical science and chemistry.The variety of her work is what she loves most about working at Douglas Pharmaceuticals, says Eden Holdaway-Young who studied biomedical science and chemistry.
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Ambika Sudan
Student testimonialsAmbika SudanDoctor of PhilosophyHow can a single plant offer such a wide range of bioactive compounds? Fascinated by the cannabis plant, Ambika Sudan decided to focus on it for her PhD in biomedical sciences.How can a single plant offer such a wide range of bioactive compounds? Fascinated by the cannabis plant, Ambika Sudan decided to focus on it for her PhD in biomedical sciences.
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Jhoanna Marie Abella
Student testimonialsJhoanna Marie AbellaAssociate Study Coordinator, New Zealand Clinical ResearchBachelor of ScienceContributing to advancements in global health is what she loves most about her career, says Jhoanna Marie Abella who now works for New Zealand Clinical Research.Contributing to advancements in global health is what she loves most about her career, says Jhoanna Marie Abella who now works for New Zealand Clinical Research.
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Erika Fortunati
Student testimonialsErika FortunatiResearch and Evaluation Manager, Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia, SydneyBachelor of ScienceShe is proud to be advocating for seriously ill children, young people, and their families, says Erika Fortunati, who now works for a leading not-for-profit organisation in Australia.She is proud to be advocating for seriously ill children, young people, and their families, says Erika Fortunati, who now works for a leading not-for-profit organisation in Australia.
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In New Zealand, attracting women into science is a major problem. The issue is retaining and enabling them to advance at the same rate as men.
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A company formed to commercialise innovative respiratory technology, RespirAq, developed by AUT researchers has secured $1.5m of investment.
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The International Breast Cancer Consortium for Epigenetic Discovery will be announced at the opening of the AUT-hosted Breast Cancer Research Symposium.
Steve Henry
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Helius and AUT
Researching advanced medicinal cannabis
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AUT and Helius Therapeutics have partnered on the research and development of advanced medicinal cannabis products.
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