Highlights
Dual approach drives precision medicine
Two pioneering studies by MWC investigators are looking at the resilience and risk factors for type 2 diabetes in Māori and P...
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Collaboration a bridge to new knowledge
Four years ago, MWC and The Moko Foundation formed the Waharoa ki te Toi Health Research Centre in Kaitaia to drive outreach ...
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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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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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‘Sugar in Schools’ study launched nationwide
The Maurice Wilkins Centre launched the ‘Sugar in Schools’ study in 2017 – a ground-breaking multi-year programme bringing sc...
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Cells get increasing coverage
Human cells have always been important in Maurice Wilkins Centre research, but new developments open up new ground for both r...
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New insight into an established diabetes target
Facilitating the development of better medicines for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease is a key driver behind some...
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Genetic study challenges popular opinion
A new Maurice Wilkins Centre study is bringing together researchers from across the country to investigate the genetic factor...
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