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Scope 35
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Alternatively, in this edition of Scope, published in October 2007:
Exploiting the immune system to fight disease
Cancer is responsible for nearly a third of all deaths in New Zealand. While several treatments are available, they are often ineffective at completely eradicating the disease and better therapies with fewer side effects are required. One such approach that holds great promise for cancer treatment is immunotherapy. Read More
Malaghan welcomes new team members
The Malaghan Institute is pleased to welcome Evelyn Bauer, Clinical Trials Manager and Research Fellow Dr Bridget Stocker. Read More
Jogging the memory of anti-cancer immune responses
Life-long immunisation against diseases such as the measles, polio and tetanus is possible because the immune system is very good at remembering infections with viruses or bacteria. However, the current methods of immunisation that we use to vaccinate against cancer seem to give only relatively short-lived protection. Read More
Fundamentally new approaches to cancer treatment
In the hostile environment of an actively growing tumour, the basic essentials for growth are in short supply and cancer cells must adapt to these changes in order to survive. Read More
NZ's natural treasures, novel disease therapies
As children we have all spent many happy hours hunting for treasures amongst rock pools on the beach or collecting leaves and grubs from the rich native forest floor. Today this kiwi childhood pastime is being revisited by Malaghan Institute scientists, who are working with Crop & Food Research and the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) to explore New Zealand's land and surrounding seas for novel medicinal compounds. Read More
Fundraising News
Woodford House Fundraising, $120,000 Ryman Presentation, Malaghan research on TV3, Grants received in 2007 (Jan - Aug), Want to help?, Up-Coming Events. Read More
