Our background
The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research is the only independent biomedical research facility in New Zealand.
In the early 1960s, Wellington surgeon Mr Tom Collins recognised the need for an independent medical research institute in Wellington. Using funds from a trust established by the Wellington Medical Research Foundation and the Wellington Division of the Cancer Society, the Wellington Cancer and Medical Research Institute was opened on 26 July 1979 in rented premises in the Wellington School of Medicine.
In 1986 the name of the Institute was changed to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in recognition of the generous support by the late Mr Len Malaghan and Mrs Ann Malaghan.
Although completely independent, the Institute maintains close collaborative relationships with tertiary institutions, Crown Research Institutes, hospitals and clinics throughout New Zealand.
