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In the News | Published: 16 May 2016

New Zealand has the highest rates of melanoma in the world but the underlying genetic changes behind these cancers vary […]

In the News | Published: 03 May 201603 May 2017

An international team of researchers have produced the most comprehensive map to date of the genetic changes leading to breast […]

In the News | Published: 31 March 201603 May 2017

New Zealand teens are shirking sun-smart clothing and the grown-ups looking after them are not doing much better, according to […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 07 March 201607 March 2016

Writing on Stuff.co.nz* the University of Auckland’s Dr Francis Hunter outlines the situation PHARMAC and the Government face over the […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 March 201603 May 2017

Public pressure is growing for the Government to fund the melanoma drug Keytruda, listed as ‘low priority’ by drug funding […]

Expert Reactions, In the News | Published: 26 February 201626 February 2016

A US court has ruled that healthcare product company Johnson & Johnson are to pay out NZ$108 million in damages […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 February 201628 March 2016

Increasing economic development is linked with growing rates of bowel cancer, but some high-income countries – including New Zealand – […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 January 201613 August 2018

The use of glyphosate weedkiller on Auckland parks and footpaths is in the spotlight amidst claims local councils’ spraying programmes are […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 December 201528 March 2016

Experts are calling for greater transparency and fairness in cancer drug pricing, in light of findings revealing discrepancies between Europe, […]

In the News | Published: 03 December 201503 December 2015

PHARMAC’s decision not to fund melanoma treatment pembrolizumab – marketed as Keytruda – has been widely covered in the media. Public […]