Highlights
MWC network plays key role in national response to COVID-19 pandemic
Investigators from across the Centre have been instrumental in developing the tools necessary to track and trace the virus, i...
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Nationwide research flagship takes fight to global viral threats
A growing network of Maurice Wilkins Centre investigators around New Zealand are collaborating on research to tackle importa...
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MWC researchers ramp up international infectious disease work
The MWC has long recognised the value in investing in research to fight infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), which ...
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MWC enters exciting new era of collaboration with Pacific health partners
The Maurice Wilkins Centre (MWC) signed landmark agreements with two Pacific health research partners in 2019 – the Scientifi...
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International and national awards 2019
In yet another successful year, Maurice Wilkins Centre investigators have been recognised on the national and international s...
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MWC senior leadership team welcomes new appointees
We highlight the recent appointments of three exceptional scientists – Associate Professor Rinki Murphy, Professor Debbie Hay...
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Celebrations as regional research centres open
The MWC continued to strengthen its relationships with Māori communities in 2018. MWC Deputy Director Professor Peter Shepher...
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Young MWC scientists drive upskilling of peers nationwide
The Maurice Wilkins Centre is committed to developing a new generation of scientific leaders. In 2018, our Early Career Steer...
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A record year for commercialisation
In 2018, NZ$58M was raised by companies in New Zealand and overseas to take MWC discoveries through to the clinic – a new rec...
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Margaret Brimble elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London
Professor Dame Margaret Brimble, MWC Principal Investigator at the University of Auckland, added a wonderful achievement to h...
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Mid-term review sets future direction
A comprehensive independent assessment found the Centre to be performing at a high level, producing distinct and positive ben...
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Flagship launches careers of young investigators
The MWC Tuberculosis Flagship research programme has proved to be a great springboard for younger investigators to progress t...
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MWC salutes founding Principal Investigator
Professor John Fraser, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland, has stood down from...
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High-impact publications highlight TB research
Researchers in the MWC’s Tuberculosis Flagship Research Programme have had their long hours in the lab recognised through pub...
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Working with Māori in regional research centres
MWC Deputy Director Professor Peter Shepherd and Associate Investigator Professor Tony Merriman have been instrumental in for...
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China collaborations go from strength to strength
The Maurice Wilkins Centre continues to lead the way in establishing biomedical research ties between New Zealand and China. ...
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Expanding NZ's international reach (2014)
Relationships with prestigious research institutes overseas continue to strengthen.
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Partnerships boost business: MWC supports Auckland Clinical Studies (2013)
The Maurice Wilkins Centre provides world-class support for medical trials provider Auckland Clinical Studies, helping to cem...
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