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PHF Science @PHFScience

PHF Science (formerly ESR) is a New Zealand Government-owned research organisation focused on improving community health, wellbeing, and safety.

Joined February 2011
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We’ve just published our latest COVID-19 Genomics Insights Dashboard Report. Discover all the insights here: phfscience.nz/digital-librar…
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This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women shaping the future of science, public health and forensics. At PHF Science, 66% of our are women, including more than 1/2 of our senior leadership team 2/3 of our Board.
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Our latest COVID-19 Genomics Insights Dashboard Report is now available. Discover the latest trends and insights in New Zealand, gained by our whole genome sequencing surveillance programme. phfscience.nz/digital-librar…
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PHF Science retweeted
Rhys White 🧬@RhysTWhite
Jan 5
This project started with a question that genuinely bothered our team... 👉How did a last-line #AntibioticResistance gene show up in the community in New Zealand? #AMR #Superbugs #PublicHealth #Genomics #OneHealth #DrugResistance #HealthSecurity #GlobalHealth #Epidemiology
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Notifiable Diseases in NZ Annual Report 2024 is here. Key findings: 🚨 Pertussis up in 2024, with infants hardest hit (65% hospitalised). 🌊Cryptosporidiosis linked to recreational water use rose. 🦟Dengue fever up, tied to overseas travel. Full report: tinyurl.com/yu59xxrh
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Kicking off the Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2025 at Tūrangawaewae Marae, opening remarks from Ashley Bloomfield set the tone for a few days of discussion and collaboration.
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PHF Science is thrilled to be announced as the host of the next stage of the Infectious Diseases Research Platform. Read more: phfscience.nz/news-publicati…
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Our latest COVID-19 Genomics Insights Dashboard Report is now available. Discover the latest trends and insights in New Zealand, gained by our whole genome sequencing surveillance programme. phfscience.nz/digital-librar…
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Take a moment to own it! This Cyber Smart Week PHF Science is supporting @OwnYourOnline by encouraging you to help put a stop to scammers. Start by updating your bank, email and social media accounts with long, strong and unique passwords and turning on two-factor authentication.
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Serious seasonal respiratory illnesses, including influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), continue to circulate at high levels in parts of New Zealand as we head into spring. phfscience.nz/news-publicati…
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PHF Science retweeted
MicroSeq2026@Microseq_ASM
4 Sep 2025
🦠Our first medium talk of #MicroSeq2025 Day 2 is @RhysTWhite talking about the #evolution of a methicillin-resistant #Staphylococcus aureus strain, uncovering the genomic and environmental factors contributing to its #emergence and spread. #bacteria #phylogeny
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We’re proud to share ALMA, our AI-powered digital twin of New Zealand, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Aotearoa AI Awards 🎉 These awards celebrate practical & responsible AI, & help connect innovations like ALMA with communities who can benefit most.
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That’s already a win worth celebrating ahead of the ceremony later this month. Learn more about our digital twin of NZ: phfscience.nz/expertise/data…
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If you’ve been under the weather, you’re not alone—PHF Science is helping track flu trends this winter: stuff.co.nz/nz-news/36078958…

In families, at work, and at school - we are experiencing a relentless march of winter illness

New data shows that seasonal community illnesses are being reported at a high level for this time of year.

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Starting today, PHF Science & @dhsscitech are hosting a 2-day technical exchange in Wellington, uniting global experts to address biosecurity threats & their economic impact. Learn more: phfscience.nz/news-publicati…
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🧬 Research of the Month: PHF Science study tracks 20 years of AK3—a “homegrown” MRSA superbug now dominating NZ & spreading abroad. Overuse of the skin antibiotic fusidic acid drove its rise. Genomic insights show how fast AMR threats can emerge: phfscience.nz/digital-librar…
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PHF Science & @dhsscitech are bringing together global experts in Wellington, NZ for a 2-day summit/technical exchange (4-5 Aug) focused on tackling biosecurity threats and their economic impact. Find out more: phfscience.nz/news-publicati…
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PHF Science is launching the 6th phase of its globally recognised Southern Hemisphere Influenza and Vaccine Effectiveness Research and Surveillance (SHIVERS) influenza research programme: SHIVERS-VI.
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This new phase leverages more than a decade of data to explore how people’s immune histories influence the transmission and severity of influenza and related respiratory diseases. phfscience.nz/news-publicati…
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Introducing PHF Science: a new era for public health and forensic science. The transition is more than a name change. It is a strategic, impact-focused move to ensure our science continues to serve the people, communities, and institutions of NZ.
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It's about protecting what matters, preparing for what’s next and supporting our country to thrive. youtu.be/121IeR2BJvU

Introducing PHF Science: a new era for public health and forensic...

As the landscape of New Zealand’s science sector shifts, ESR is for...

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