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The people you work with and learn from are an important part of your studies. Learn who the teaching staff are and hear what the programme is like.

Academic staff

  • Dr Lisa ConnorDr Lisa Connor—Cellular immunology, dendritic cell biology, vaccine development, infectious diseases
  • Prof Anne la FlammeProf Anne la Flamme—Cellular immunology, immune regulation, disease processes, infectious diseases, autoimmunity
  • Prof Ian HermansProf Ian Hermans—Immunology, medicinal chemistry, clinical oncology
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Palek Mehta

Research Officer, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research

The year is packed with opportunities to network, develop skills, and build knowledge. I knew from the way the Master’s was designed that it would allow me to step into a career as a researcher.

I’ve always been passionate about human health so this programme was perfect for me. The year is packed with opportunities to network, develop skills and build knowledge. I knew from the way the Master’s was designed that it would allow me to step into a career as a researcher.

I completed a 3-month practicum at the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, this was followed by a summer internship. This allowed me to work with some to the top clinical researchers here in Wellington.

During my last week of the Master’s, I was fortunate enough to be offered a position at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. I am now a research officer in the Parasite and Allergy team, working alongside some of my former lecturers.