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Otago Daily Times
26-06-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Research projects gain funding of $1m each
Otago research projects on glowworms, natural hazards, heart attacks and reconstructive surgery have each received about $1 million in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. They are among 46 early stage research initiatives which received funding in this year's Endeavour Fund Smart Ideas investment round. Each project was selected for its potential to deliver significant scientific, environmental and economic benefits for New Zealand. University of Otago biochemist Prof Kurt Krause is leading a project which aims to harness the unique glow of the New Zealand glowworm (titiwai) as a biotechnology tool. "We will work to understand and enhance these bioluminescent properties in the laboratory and explore the use of this bioluminescent system as a biotechnology tool in biomedical and biological investigations. "Biotechnology tools based on luminescence can be used to track disease causing microorganisms or locate abnormal cells, like cancer cells, in organs and tissues." School of Surveying researcher Prof Tony Moore is looking at climate stress-testing to improve the resilience of New Zealand's real estate market in the face of natural hazards. "The team will improve the physical multi-hazard analysis using site-specific climate and groundwater data sets; factor behavioural responses of market participants (homeowners, banking and insurance firms) and explore how this may affect the pricing of flooding risk; develop better ways to estimate risks to mortgage lending including repayment and defaults; capture the wider effects of flooding risk on the broader economy and financial stability; and go beyond financial impacts and consider social, physical, and cultural factors with a spatial multi-criteria risk index. "Successfully achieving these goals will result in more accurate, applicable, and relevant climate risk estimates that better serve the needs of climate risk pricing and adaptation policies." University of Otago (Christchurch) medical researcher Prof Chris Pemberton is leading a project which aims to develop a point-of-care blood testing device designed to help predict cardiovascular disease risk. Advanced biochemistry and experimental cardiology techniques had been used to discover two novel proteins carried in the blood that could accurately assess a person's risk of serious heart disease and future heart attack. A prototype point-of-care device capable of measuring these proteins from a very small blood sample has since been built, potentially enabling on-site testing in small towns and remote areas. The next step was to bring the device to commercial markets, he said. University of Otago (Christchurch) orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal medicine researcher Prof Tim Woodfield aims to revolutionise the medical aesthetic and tissue grafting industry by developing a new light-based medical device. "The process involves injecting tissue-like materials into the targeted site with the aim of contouring tissue under the skin or repairing damage. "Our light-based technology is expected to drastically reduce the number of repeated reconstruction surgeries that are currently performed (e.g. breast cancer surgeries) and support tissue regeneration."
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vayan Group Expands Safe Launch, Controlled Shipping, and Off-Site Technical Center of Excellence Capabilities to Global Manufacturers, and Appoints Tony Moore as Chief Commercial Officer
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vayan Group, LLC, the leader in intelligence-driven quality assurance for the manufacturing industry, has appointed Tony Moore as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Moore's appointment signals Vayan's continued focus on accelerating innovation, enhancing operations, and expanding its manufacturing customer base, which includes the automotive, aerospace, electronics, household appliance, medical, and transportation end markets. Moore's appointment comes as Vayan rapidly scales its offerings to meet growing demand for its Intelligence Driven Quality platform. With an emphasis on expanding Safe Launch, Controlled Shipping, and Free Trade Zone (FTZ) warehousing, Vayan is broadening its quality services across all manufacturing segments to address evolving demands and financial pressures across multiple industries. The company's new and existing service offerings enable manufacturers to offset operational risks and bring greater predictability to complex supply chains. Moore's background in bringing high-quality products and services to market aligns well with the execution of Vayan's strategic growth plan. Moore brings extensive expertise in scaling high-growth companies, particularly in the automotive sector. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Stanadyne, a global Tier 1 supplier. He has also held key executive roles at Clarios, Stoneridge Incorporated, and Cooper Bussmann, along with original equipment (OE) leadership positions at DaimlerChrysler and Toyota. "We're thrilled to welcome Tony to the team," said Keith Buckley, CEO of Vayan Group. "His industry experience and leadership in driving customer value will be instrumental as we advance our mission of Intelligence Driven Quality Assurance." Vayan's organizational changes and product expansions further reinforce the company's 40-year commitment to delivering high-impact quality assurance solutions with industry-leading speed and precision. These include inspection, vehicle repair, yard management, battery services, engineering services, supplier development, and off-site technical centers of excellence, among other technology-enabled services. "I'm excited to join Vayan at such a pivotal moment," said Moore. "With a strong foundation of quality, inspection, technology, talent, and customers, we're well-positioned to elevate our impact across the manufacturing sector. The investments ahead will deliver even greater value to our customers, team, and partners." About Vayan Group Vayan Group is a leading provider of quality assurance solutions to the electric vehicle, automotive, aerospace, electronics, household appliance, medical, and transportation industries. The company ensures quality for many of the world's top manufacturers through its differentiated labor force, unique capabilities, and industry-leading technology. In a world where volatility is the new normal, Vayan's solutions serve as a stabilizing force—helping manufacturers anticipate challenges, protect production schedules, and safeguard brand reputations. Learn more: Media Contact: Shyna Zhang 2252811129 395453@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Vayan Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
