The Medical Physiology Research Unit (MPRU) is a Massey University-based research unit in Palmerston North that aims to improve our understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological processes that underpin medical treatment as well as the diagnosis of disease.
Our research focuses on three main areas, (1) the physiological processes that govern phasic and tonal contraction patterns in the gastrointestinal tract and other capacious structures such as the urinary bladder and uterus; (2) the mechanobiology of bone, and (3) the pathophysiology of blood conditions and diabetes.
Our current research projects and past projects are details in the following links, as are prospective projects.
The MPRU has expertise in human and animal physiology, human medicine, veterinary medicine, medical laboratory science, food and material science, and computational analysis.
Prof. Emeritus Roger Lentle
School of Health Science, Massey University, Manawatū
Dr. Wei-Hang Chua
School of Health Science, Massey University, Manawatū
Mr. Chris Kendrick
School of Health Science, Massey University, Manawatū
Mr. Corrin Hulls
School of Health Science, Massey University, Manawatū
AProf. Paul Chambers
School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Manawatū
Dr Joana Braun Chagas
School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Manawatū
Mr. Quinten King
Urology, Palmerston North Hospital / Crest Hospital and Specialist Centre
Mr. Philip Suisted
Women’s Health Unit, Palmerston North Hospital
Dr. Clément de Loubens
Laboratoire Rhéologie et Procédés, French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Université Grenoble Alpes, France
Dr. Richard Love
School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University
Prof. Matt Golding
School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University
The MPRU has an active research student group and alumni. Click here to read about these important members of our Unit.
Click here to read about our latest published research.
The Medical Physiology Research Unit will be officially launched on 10 September 2019 at Massey University in Palmerston North.
Medical Physiology Research Unit (MPRU)
School of Health Sciences
College of Health
Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand
For more information contact Dr. Wei-Hang Chua (w.h.chua@massey.ac.nz) or Prof. Roger Lentle (r.g.lentle@massey.ac.nz)
