Welcome to STaR Centre
Our multi-disciplinary research hub works collaboratively to undertake world class research that improves the outcomes of patients with surgical diseases within Aotearoa, New Zealand and beyond.
Research Platforms
Applied Surgery and Metabolism Laboratory
Surgical Engineering Laboratory
Surgical Trials Unit
Indigenous and Global Surgery Group
About STaR Centre
Latest News and Highlights
Radio New Zealand interview on pancreatic cancer
Listen to the Radio New Zealand interview ‘Pancreatic cancer: the case for optimism’ on Nine to Noon, with Kathryn Ryan.
First STaR Hui on the Ōrākei Marae
The first Hui to discuss the problems of bowel cancer and faecal incontinence for Māori took place on Friday, 14 February 2020, and was a huge step forward for the STaR Centre
RACS Fellowship Announcement
The Royal Australasian College of Surgery has announced Greg O’Grady as the recipient of their most prestigious Fellowship for 2020.
Support the STaR Centre
Our supporters play a key role towards life-changing research that will improve health outcomes for members of the community affected by surgical disease.
With your support we can do more to bring the benefits of surgical innovation into the lives of patients and those who love them.