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
Alimetry – finalists: 2021 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards
Alimetry – a University of Auckland spinout company has been named as a finalist in three categories in the 2021 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards.
Collaborating with the Augmented Human Lab
STaR Centre is growing our networks and our new collaborators based in Auckland Bioengineering Institute are changing the world with a vision to Humanize the Technology. The Augmented Human Lab led...
STaR Centre and MIPS Clinicians and Scientists retool weight-loss drug for lifesaving treatments
``...although our intensive care doctors are highly skilled at supporting these organs, there is still no effective drug treatment to prevent or reduce the severity of organ failure.” Professor John...
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With your support we can do more to bring the benefits of surgical innovation into the lives of patients and those who love them.