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Scope 36
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Alternatively, in this edition of Scope, published in June 2008:
Reversing the "brain drain"
When you first meet the scientists at the Malaghan Institute you might start to think that the “brain drain” we hear so much about in the media is a myth. With the average age of the Institute staff around 30 to 35, it is easy to overlook the fact that like many research facilities in this country, the Malaghan Institute struggles to find the funding necessary to halt the exodus of our talented young scientists overseas. Read More
A sweet solution to asthma and cancer
In the last issue of Scope we introduced Dr Bridget Stocker, a Victoria University chemistry graduate who returned to New Zealand last year following a two-year post-doctoral research position at one of the worlds top synthetic carbohydrate laboratories, the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Switzerland. Working alongside Dr Mattie Timmer from Victoria University, Dr Stocker has established an Immunoglycomics research programme at the Malaghan Institute that is focused on understanding the role sugars play in influencing immune responses. Read More
Crystal clear therapies for gout
Willy-John Martin, a talented young PhD student in the Arthritis Group headed by Dr Jacquie Harper, and one of only eight recipients (out of over 150 applicants) of a Māori Education Professions Scholarship in 2007, is looking to advance our understanding of the immune processes that give rise to gouty arthritis. Read More
PhD graduate heads to elite American institute
Laboratory experience in an overseas research facility is recommended for any young scientist that wishes to establish their career back here in New Zealand. Malaghan Institute graduates are considered amongst the best in the country and are consequently highly sought after. Read More
Stirring lost memories with designer vaccines
With an extraordinary gift for thinking abstractly and an intelligence and passion for immunology that is second to none, Infectious Diseases PhD student Lisa Goldsack is a formidable force in the fight against tuberculosis (Tb). The currently available vaccine against Tb, BCG, is good at protecting infants and young children from the disease but has little effect in adults. Read More
Restoring balance to the lives of MS sufferers
Modestly describing herself as a “jack of all trades, master of none”, Dr Elizabeth Forbes’ larger than life personality is matched only by her unwavering enthusiasm and drive to improve the lives of those affected by the debilitating autoimmune disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Read More
Anonymous US donor challenges NZ Malaghan Supporters
Earlier this year we were fortunate to be the recipient of a large anonymous donation. This benefactor is an alumni of Victoria University now residing in the United States and was identified through a partnership between the Malaghan Institute and the VUW Foundation. Read More
Clinicians join fight against cancer and asthma
Last year we were very fortunate to welcome two clinicians to the Malaghan team, Dr Robert Weinkove and Dr Noriyuki Enomoto. Dr Weinkove is a highly-skilled haematologist who did his medical training at the University of Cambridge and the University of London and came to the Malaghan Institute following clinical work in London and Leeds in the UK, and Hanover, Germany. While treating leukaemia and lymphoma cancer patients using bone marrow transplants, Dr Weinkove developed a strong interest in the immune system. Read More
Fundraising News - Scope 36
2008 Lollipop Appeal, Dr Grainger on Good Morning, Seen our new Website?, Grants Received (Oct 07 - Apr 08), Up-Coming Events. Read More
