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Malaghan/RNZ: Leading cancer research institute struggles with funding
30 July 2026: The CEO of New Zealand's biggest independent medical research organisation, the Malaghan Institute, says the ongoing challenge of funding the organisation keeps her up at night. Professor Kjesten Wiig oversees research into groundbreaking cancer treatments and RNA technology, but says it's juggling the institutes' sources of income that remains a constant concern.
RNZ: Lincoln Agritech's Professor Travis Glare
16 July 2026: The quality of New Zealand's waterways is suffering, and the head of a not-for-profit research and development organisation says public discussions about who or what's responsible for it can lack nuance. Since 1964, Lincoln Agritech has been trying to deliver tech solutions to the market to address environmental concerns. They've also been monitoring river and groundwater systems across the country. Professor Travis Glare, chief executive spoke to John Campbell.
Malaghan: Our Changing World - Building NZ's RNA capabilities
9 June 2026: Malaghan RNA technology experts and pillar leads for the RNA Development Platform Dr Lisa Connor and Dr Rebecca McKenzie talk to Dr Claire Concannon from RNZ's Our Changing World about increasing New Zealand's capacity in RNA technology.
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Malaghan: Reading a tumour's fingerprint for personalised immunotherapies
22 July 2026: Immunotherapies have transformed outcomes for many patients, training the immune system to recognise and attack tumours more precisely. But these therapies don't work for everyone, and right now, there's often no way to know in advance who will respond. For patients dealing with a serious illness, that can be time and hop wasted on a treatment, with none of the payoff.
Cawthron: Stopping invasive marine pests from spreading
2 July 2026: How can we stop invasive marine pests from spreading around New Zealand's coasts on boats? One important tool is the Level of Fouling Scale, which provides a simple and consistent way to assess biofouling on boat hulls.
Malaghan: Building the RNA Development Platform, one RNA at a time
27 May 2026: When Dr Rebecca McKenzie joined the Malaghan Institute in 2022, it was to assist with the development of a New Zealand-made Covid vaccine. Today, she sits at the beating heart of mRNA research and development in New Zealand.