Canterbury Health Laboratories has been involved in medical diagnostic
testing for research purposes for many years. The laboratories
work closely with clinical staff from DHBs and private laboratories
throughout New Zealand to design research and set up new testing
practices. Staff are actively involved in the development of new
testing practices, and attend conferences and meetings in their
disciplines to encourage progression of technology in medical
diagnostic science.
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A dedicated research studies team work between the laboratory staff, and
private organisations wanting to develop clinical studies to test the
benefits of various treatment options or discover new links between various
stimuli on patients. Laboratory staff also have close ties with Otago
University Christchurch School of Medicine, and other major research tertiary
institutions in New Zealand.
Laboratory staff tender for new screening or testing initiatives developed
by the Ministry of Health, and work with ESR, and community health bodies
to monitor the flow of disease throughout New Zealand.
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