# Auckland Bioengineering Institute

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# Auckland Bioengineering Institute

- [## Diabetes damages the heart; a peptide protects it

  24 February 2026

  Diabetes damages the heart, leading to high rates of heart failure among diabetics. But a newly identified peptide (a kind of mini-protein) shows promising signs of preventing harm.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/24/diabetes-damages-heart-this-peptide-protects-it.html)
- [## Medtech pioneer appointed to research funding board

  2 February 2026

  Auckland Bioengineering Institute founding director and world-leading heart modeller Distinguished Professor Sir Peter Hunter says his appointment to the newly-established government research funding board is “an exciting opportunity to produce a more connected science system”.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/02/bioengineering-pioneer-peter-hunter-appointed-inaugural-research-funding-nz.html)
- [## AI offers new hope for unexplained gut symptoms

  1 February 2026

  Using AI to examine a large gut-related dataset shows big differences between patients with irritable bowel syndrome. This could open the door to faster diagnosis and more targeted treatment.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/02/ai-offers-hope-for-unexplained-gut-symptoms.html)
- [## The researcher training AI to detect depression earlier

  30 January 2026

  For Kunal Gupta, research into AI and mental health is personal. Shaped by his own experience, he is exploring how AI could use physiological and behavioural indicators to support young Kiwi men with depression.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/01/14/researcher-training-AI-to-detect-depression-earlier.html)
- [## University of Auckland records gains in subject rankings

  21 January 2026

  The University has shown improvement in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, with rises in several areas.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/01/21/university-of-auckland-records-gains-in-subject-rankings.html)
- [## Bioengineers bring new hope for children with cerebral palsy

  19 January 2026

  Cutting-edge tools once reserved for astronauts and data scientists are reshaping rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/01/19/new-hope-for-children-with-cerebral-palsy.html)
- [## New institute signals a shift in how New Zealand approaches advanced technology

  7 January 2026

  Governance of the country’s latest public research organisation includes alumni of the University of Auckland’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/01/07/nz-advanced-tech-shift.html)
- [## Five stars: leading scientists win Royal Society medals

  5 November 2025

  Royal Society Te Apārangi awards highlight world-leading research.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025/11/05/five-stars--leading-scientists-win-royal-society-medals.html)
- [## Signature Research Areas aim for collaboration, connection and clarity

  5 November 2025

  As research leaders, Professor Geoff Willmott and Professor Peng Du see the Signature Research Areas initiative as a necessary strategic response to a fast-changing world.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025/11/04/signature-research-areas-aim-for-clarity-collaboration-connection.html)
- [## University researchers awarded $24.3m from 2025 Marsden funding round

  5 November 2025

  University of Auckland fresh ideas and deep dives into fundamental science have been awarded $24.3m from the 2025 Marsden fund.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025/11/05/researchers-awarded-24m-2025marsden-fund.html)
- [## Smart garments for painful swollen limbs

  2 November 2025

  Inspired by her aunt’s struggle with lymphoedema, Auckland Bioengineering Institute researcher Dr Massi Hesam is developing wearable sensors that could transform treatment for millions.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025/11/03/smart-garments-for-swollen-limbs.html)
- [## Strengthening innovation pathways in universities

  13 October 2025

  Comment: Professor Rod McNaughton on how to overcome the friction that often exists between university entrepreneurship centres and technology transfer offices.](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2025/10/13/strengthening-innovation-pathways-in-universities.html)

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