GMRI’s Scientific Publications
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Some GMRI Publication Summaries
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New cancer treatment for glioblastoma — a devastating brain cancer
A new cancer treatment developed by the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute is being trialled for glioblastoma, a devastating brain cancer, which could revolutionise how the cancer is treated. Read more
GMRI and CCDHB to jointly host public lecture by distinguished neurosurgeon and neuroscientist
Prof Andrew Kaye’s lecture will be held at: 5.00 pm Thursday 13 September Rutherford House Lecture Theatre Pipitea Campus, Victoria University Read more
Rob Cameron
Rob Cameron, a great New Zealander with a long list of accomplishments, a friend of many and a wonderful supporter of the GMRI, passed away recently. He made an outstanding contribution to our development over recent years and provided invaluable advice and support on a range of matters. Read more
Helping us fight cancer, one donation at a time
You’ve probably heard that it takes a village to raise a child. But did you know that it takes a community to run a lab? The generosity and hard work of a huge range of donors and fundraisers helps to keep the GMRI staffed, stocked, and functioning year round. We’re grateful for every contribution we receive. Read more
Many invitations to present internationally — demonstrating the significance and breadth of the GMRI’s work
Having 13 abstracts accepted for the 87th Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is testimony to the hard work of the GMRI’s research community. Read more
Learning to re-programme stem cells at the Salk Institute
Erin Paterson, one of our research technicians, is currently studying how to re-programme stem cells at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego, in the United States. 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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Take our ‘virtual tour’ of the GMRI’s laboratory facilities
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.
