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
Elbaware – STaR Spinout demonstrates MedTech in action
STaR Centre directors Prof. John Winsor, Anthony Phillips and lead Engineer Bruce Stokes have developed an innovative solution, adding to the suite of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the...
Meet our STaRs: Armen Gharibans, PhD, an Engineer with a passion for improving patient outcomes using digital tools
What do you do? I am an Engineer with a passion for improving patient outcomes using digital tools. In 2020 I founded and lead the Digital Health Laboratory, an interdisciplinary research group...
November is pancreatic cancer awareness month
"One of the ways to improve cancer care is to ensure that no regions are lagging behind. We also need to focus on Māori to ensure there’s equity in access and care." Professor John Windsor. A...
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