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Developmental Biology Professors and Supervisors in New Zealand
Professors in developmental biology in new zealand
18 professors found
Professor
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Entomology
Zoology
Invertebrate Biology
Acarology
Hymenopterology
Professor
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chromosomal Biology
Genomic Instability
Developmental Biology
Senior Lecturer
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Invertebrate Biology
Mouse Genetics
Developmental Biology
Department of Marine Science University of Otago Dunedin New Zealand
New Zealand
Research Interests
Zoology
Marine Biology
Invertebrate Biology
Bryology
Developmental Biology
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Germ Cell
Developmental Biology
Animal Reproduction
Associate Professor
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Placental Biology
Vascular Biology
Pregnancy Physiology
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Marine Biology
Freshwater Ecology
Fish Ecology
Population Ecology
The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited
New Zealand
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant Propagation
Root Development
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Organoid Technology
Cell Mechanics
Tissue Biology
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Living costs in New Zealand
Estimated costs in New Zealand.
MonthlyYearly | New Zealand |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | NZ$16.4k $9,600/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | NZ$12.3k $7,200/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | NZ$641 $375/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | NZ$37.6k $22,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Senior Lecturer
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Macrophage Biology
Cell Culture Techniques
Stem Cell Biology
Associate Professor
University of Canterbury
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Comparative Biology
Molecular Phylogeny
Genetic
Massey University
New Zealand
Research Interests
Veterinary Pathology
Virology
Human Papillomavirus
Cancer Biology
Disease Biology
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A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
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