25 February 2026
Malaghan ambassador, trustee and living proof of the power of CAR T-cell therapy, David Downs, explores CAR T-cell therapy. He answers some of the common questions Kiwis are asking about this ground-breaking treatment and the Malaghan's efforts to bring it to New Zealand.
Part 1: What is CAR T-cell therapy
Part 2: The Malaghan's ground-breaking trials
Part 3: Breaking ground with clinical trials in New Zealand
Parts 4 and 5 to come...
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