Disease-causing microbes and environmental emergencies
03 April 2023ESR Chief Scientist Brett Cowan examines the emerging field of disaster microbiology, and how we’re incorporating this science into our broader work.
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ESR Chief Scientist Brett Cowan examines the emerging field of disaster microbiology, and how we’re incorporating this science into our broader work.
You can now find health and environment data all in one place - right here on the ESR website.
Hear from ESR scientists about the importance of providing access to safe water and sanitation for all.
Ministry of Health and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research are asking people to take steps to protect themselves and others from syphilis.
Congratulations to Murray Close, leader of ESR's Groundwater team, who has been elected as a Fellow to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.