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Liam Wong serves as Poisons Information Officer at the New Zealand National Poisons Centre, which is housed within the Health Sciences Division of the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. The National Poisons Centre delivers a 24/7 poisons information service accessible to all New Zealanders, offering professional advice on poisoning incidents, management of exposures, and prevention strategies. The centre maintains TOXINZ, a comprehensive database of poisonous substances available to clinicians and medical professionals by subscription, and provides educational resources including brochures, handouts, training packs for caregivers, teachers, and health providers on topics such as poisons around the home and garden, first aid for poisoning, and seasonal risks. It also features a kids' zone with interactive learning materials to promote poisoning awareness.
Liam Wong is listed in the University of Otago's Health Sciences Division administration contacts with a direct dial number of +64 3 479 7250. He has contributed to toxicology research affiliated with the centre, co-authoring the abstract 'The rate of induced emesis among callers to the New Zealand National Poisons Centre between 2018 and 2022,' featured in the Abstracts of the Toxicology and Poisons Network Australasia in 2024. The National Poisons Centre is located at the 3rd Floor, Wellcome Building, 22 Frederick Street, Dunedin 9016.
