Rate My Professor Remeny Weber

Remeny Weber is a Senior Professional Practice Fellow in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Otago, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Professional Programmes within the Health Sciences Division. He also serves as Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Dental School, Health Sciences, contributing to the Oral Pathology Centre. As key personnel in the Sir John Walsh Research Institute's Oral Molecular and Immunopathology research programme, he supports advanced studies in oral pathology. His professional contact details are direct dial +64 3 556 5820 and remeny.weber@otago.ac.nz. Weber's career demonstrates extensive experience in laboratory science and anatomical pathology. Previously, he held the position of Head of Department, Anatomical Pathology at Labtests from 2009 to 2014, and Senior Scientist at Diagnostic Medlab from 2008 to 2010. He holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Wolverhampton.

Weber has co-authored significant publications in his field. Notable works include 'A comparative evaluation of Gill's II and Harris Haematoxylin for routine diagnostic staining,' published in the New Zealand Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, Volume 79, Issue 3, page 125, in 2025, alongside Abigail Bennett and Benedict Seo. This study assessed the efficacy of two haematoxylin formulations in histological staining techniques essential for diagnostic pathology. Another key contribution is 'A HRM assay for identification of low level BRAF V600E mutation in melanoma using high resolution melting analysis,' published in Pathology in 2017, with Claudia Huebner and Richard Lloydd, advancing mutation detection methods in melanoma diagnostics. He has been recognized in professional contexts, including the Anatomical Pathology Scientific and Technical Workforce Project and support for laboratory training at Vaiola Hospital Laboratory through the PPTC. Through these roles and contributions, Remeny Weber impacts teaching, research, and professional practice in medical laboratory science and pathology.