Helen Nicholson

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Helen Nicholson
Alma mater University of Bristol
Scientific career
Fieldsmale reproductive health
Institutions University of Otago

Helen Nicholson is a New Zealand medical academic specialising in male reproductive health. She is a full professor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) [1] at the University of Otago. [2]

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Academic career

After a 1986 MD from the University of Bristol, Nicholson worked at that institution before moving to the University of Otago as full professor in 2000. [3] Before becoming Deputy Vice-Chancellor, she previously held positions as the head of the Department of Anatomy, Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International). [4]

Nicholson's speciality is male reproductive health, including prostate health. She also holds administrative roles [5] [6] [7] and international outreach roles at a national [8] [9] and international level. [10] [11] [12] [13]

A 2016 study on medical students operating on themselves and each other gained international attention. [14] [15]

Selected works

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