3D data visualisation and data analysis.

New Zealand is a world-leader in capturing 3D full colour, photo realistic and dimensionally accurate record of any environment whether it be a food plant, a factory, building infrastructure or even a crime scene. 

 

ESR leads the Centre for Integrated Biowaste Research (CIBR), a collaborative programme delivering innovative solutions for the sustainable re-use of biowastes. CIBR combines the expertise of 10 New Zealand research institutes, universities and research partners.

Bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) is the science of studying the bloody aftermath of violent crime and accidents to help investigators gather evidence to support the course of justice.

The effects of climate change will be wide ranging and are expected to have major effects on our health and environment. Scientists, industry and communities must work together if society is to adapt to the changing climate.

ESR's multi-disciplinary team of scientists work together to monitor flu trends, advise the health sector, and address critical questions regarding the epidemiology, costs, virology, and immunology of influenza and other respiratory viruses.

The aim of a Food Forensic investigation is to determine the what, how and when of food safety and quality issues.

ESR researchers, as well as our staff involved in forensic casework, undertake a number of forensic research and development projects.

ESR provides training for forensic scientists, Police scene-of-crime officers, Police investigators and other law enforcement agencies in New Zealand and around the world.

Genomics is a fast moving field, where changes in DNA sequencing technologies are generating more detailed data on life’s basic building blocks.

Forty percent of people in New Zealand rely on groundwater for their drinking water, yet that water is vulnerable to contamination. 

ESR’s epidemiological skills development programme provides training and development of personnel to enhance New Zealand’s ability to investigate and respond to infectious disease events.

ESR assists the Pacific region with scientific expertise, information and tools to strengthen policy, programmes and practice to achieve healthy, safe and resilient communities.

ESR’s Pharmaceutical team specialises in the provision of regulatory services to support clients from a range of sectors including local manufacturers and importers, biotechnology companies and clinical trial organisations.

ESR’s internationally renowned experts collect, collate and analyse data and intelligence on a wide range of diseases present in New Zealand.

ESR protects New Zealand’s people, environment and industries by supporting the safe and beneficial use of radiation and radioactive materials.

ESR’s social systems team applies extensive expertise and experience to help decision-makers address challenging and intractable problems with high levels of complexity and
uncertainty.

ESR provides health authorities, local and central government, industry and communities with scientific advice and expertise on the management of drinking water, groundwater, recreational water and wastewater.

When waterways become contaminated with faeces, identifying the source of the pollution is an important part of the contamination management strategy.

Public health personnel work collaboratively with a range of organisations to support health through prevention.