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, informing public health policy and measuring the ongoing
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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 important viral infectious diseases.
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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 remains difficult to treat or prevent. MWC teams are co
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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 stage for their contributions to science.
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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 and Dr Nikki Moreland – to the Maurice Wilkins Centre
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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 Shepherd and Principal Investigator Professor Tony Merriman, i
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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 Steering Committee, a talented and vibrant group of young le
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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 record in terms of annual investment in new medicines inve
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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 her exceptional scientific career in 2018 – becoming the
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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 benefits for New Zealand. It also enabled re-configuration
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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 their careers.
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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 his position as Principal Investigator (PI) with the M
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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 publications in world-leading journals.
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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 forging relationships between the Centre and Māori communi
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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. 2015 marked important developments in relations that wi
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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 cement New Zealand’s growing reputation as a good place to
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Advancing a vaccine for rheumatic fever (2013)
In 2013 the Maurice Wilkins Centre hosted a symposium attended by world experts in rheumatic fever. It marked the start of a trans-Tasman collaboration to eliminate the disease by
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New strategic alliance with China (2013)
Maurice Wilkins Centre investigators lead two research grants awarded in 2013 under the New Zealand-China Strategic Research Alliance (SRA).
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Major new cancer vaccine programme (2010)
Maurice Wilkins Centre investigators are involved in a major new research programme that aims to develop and trial anti-cancer vaccines in New Zealand.
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New technologies for imaging the human body (2012)
New Zealand technologies being developed to perform delicate new procedures, locate sites where cancer drugs are active, and model a person’s entire skin, were just some of the top
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PhD student part of international drug development programme (2012)
Maurice Wilkins Centre-funded PhD student Matthew Bull is part of international research on a new class of immunosuppressants being developed initially to protect bone marrow trans
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The future of vaccines (2012)
Maurice Wilkins Centre investigator Professor Sarah Hook from the University of Otago is developing new vaccine formulations – including needle-free vaccines and vaccines for cance
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A licence to manufacture medicines (2012)
A licence to manufacture medicines has been granted to a University of Auckland facility that will produce the active ingredients of cancer vaccines to be tested in humans. The fac
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Rheumatic fever - Research strengths confront national need (2012)
The Maurice Wilkins Centre prioritises rheumatic fever research, and its work built momentum in 2012 with the appointment of a specialist researcher, funding of two research projec
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Creating connections with China (2012)
An official visit by State Councillor Liu Yandong, now a Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China, was the culmination of the Maurice Wilkins Centre’s work during 2012 to bui
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International opportunity for young scientists (2011)
In 2011 the Maurice Wilkins Centre launched a new scheme to help its early-career scientists train in cutting-edge technology – and share what they have learned with New Zealand co
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Mirror-image proteins - new biology from new chemistry (2011)
Maurice Wilkins Centre investigators are working with a pioneering international chemist to develop new methods for virus and drug research.
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A new toolkit for building virtual humans (2011)
The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI), established by Maurice Wilkins Centre cofounder Professor Peter Hunter, is a lead player in international efforts to build comprehensiv
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New inhibitor for tuberculosis (2011)
A new way to shut down the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis has been devised by researchers in one of the Maurice Wilkins Centre’s longest-standing collaborations.
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Exquisite networks (2011)
Innovative technology developed to study the heart has been adapted for a unique study of the immune system – and will now be applied to cancer, through cross-disciplinary links fo
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Joining forces against infectious disease (2010)
The 2010 Superbugs Symposium convened by the Maurice Wilkins Centre brought together more than 350 medical professionals and scientists fighting infectious disease.
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Kidney cancer researcher scores a first for New Zealand (2009)
In December 2009, Maurice Wilkins Centre investigator Associate Professor Michael Hay became the first New Zealand scientist to receive a grant from a leading international charity
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Creating connections between drug discovery and business (2009)
The Maurice Wilkins Centre hosted the New Zealand Drug Discovery Symposium in September 2009, bringing together more than 450 delegates from science, medicine, business, and ventur
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A blossoming collaboration with Japan (2011)
Formal relationships between the Maurice Wilkins Centre and high-profile Japanese research institutions were established in 2011, and exchange visits have already begun.
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The future of healthcare is already here (2011)
Tailoring a person’s medical care to their genetic makeup may sound like science fiction, but “personalised medicine” is already here – as scientists and health professionals discu
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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 Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa and Pacific Health Plu
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