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GMRI scientists give keynote addresses at the 10th International Conference on Cancer Stem Cells and Oncology Research
The theme of the conference was Cancer Stem Cells: Targeting the Roots of Cancer. Read more
GMRI to host lecture by top Australian plastic surgeon and stem cell researcher
The GMRI is pleased to announce that Australian Professor Wayne Morrison will be giving a public lecture in Wellington as part of the GMRI Eminent Speakers’ Programme. Read more
College students raise funds for glioblastoma research
Staff at the GMRI received a special visit this month from Queen Margaret College student Phoebe Ellis, who has raised close to $1000 towards the GMRI’s glioblastoma (GB) research programme. Read more
GMRI scientists lead the way in solving crippling hand disease
People suffering from Dupuytren’s disease could ultimately regain the function of their hands and quality of life, thanks to the international award winning work of the GMRI. Read more
Sir Harold Gillies’s pioneering work recognised as part of Passchendaele commemorations
The pioneering work of Sir Harold Gillies, whom the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute is co-named after, has been recognised by the UK’s Daily Mail as part of the commemorations of the battle of Passchendaele. Read more
Justin Lester, Wellington City Mayor, visits the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute
I was delighted to visit Dr Swee Tan, Paul Baines and the team at the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute in February. I found the visit a valuable experience in understanding some of the background to important and internationally significant scientific breakthroughs that are happening in the health space. Read more
The Strawberry Birthmark Story
In a world first achievement, the team led by Dr Tan and their collaborators succeeded in transforming strawberry birthmark stem cells into fat cells, bone cells and red blood cells. Read more
The Paradigm Shift
The GMRI's ground-breaking research relating to strawberry birthmark has potentially enormous implications for the treatment of other tumours, including cancer. Read more
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We are very fortunate to have many supporters throughout New Zealand and around the world. But not everyone gets the chance to see behind the scenes in our world-class lab facilities in Newtown, Wellington. This video has been made so you can view these, meet some members of our team and learn more about what we do.
