Malaghan Institute of Medical Research

Our research

The Malaghan Institute is New Zealand’s leading independent medical research institute and holds a special and distinctive place in the New Zealand health research scene.

Our scientists specialise in the fields of cellular immunology, infectious disease, immune models of human disease, and the development of immune system-based therapies and vaccines. 

The goal of our research is to deliver medical research discoveries that provide tangible health benefits to the community.

At present we have over 80 researchers and support staff working in the fields of cancer, asthma and allergy, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and infectious diseases.