A New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence targeting serious human disease

Cancer Immunology

We are focused on developing precision therapy strategies to improve cancer treatment in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Metabolic Health

We are working together to identify pathways to new treatments for diabetes and metabolic disease.

Infectious Diseases

We are focused on developing strategies to prevent, detect, and treat infectious diseases that pose a serious threat to Aotearoa New Zealand.

MWC network plays key role in national response to COVID-19 pandemic

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New Otago biotech startup targets cancer

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Dual approach drives precision medicine

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MWC teacher workshops focus on COVID-19

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Our History

The Maurice Wilkins Centre is one of seven New Zealand Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs) established by the Government to underpin world-class research efforts in New Zealand.

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August 3rd 2023

Welcome to our new 2023 Early Career Steering Committee members

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August 1st 2023

Biology Teacher Professional Development Programme is back for 2023

The annual Maurice Wilkins Centre’s Biology Teacher Professional Development (PD) Programme kicked off in July with great enthusiasm from local communities and teachers.

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MWC Teacher Professional Development Days 2023

In association with BEANZ and The Moko Foundation, we are excited to announce that the Maurice Wilkins Centre (MWC) biology teacher professional development days are back for 2023!

DateJuly 24th 2023

venueKaitaia, Whangārei, Auckland, Christchurch, New Plymouth, Rotorua

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