The immune system
The immune system is a complicated and wonderful thing. It’s unlike any organ, yet it’s just as important to our health as our brain, lungs or liver. And the better we can understand it, the more we can harness its power to prevent, treat and cure diseases that affect all our lives.
Latest Research
CAR T-cell therapy
We're running NZ's first CAR T-cell clinical trial, a revolutionary new approach to fighting cancer that has the potential to transform cancer treatment.
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Hookworm therapy
We're exploring the therapeutic potential of human hookworms to ultimately find better treatment options for a range of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including coeliac, asthma, allergy, MS and IBD.
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Latest News
Kia Niwha Leader Fellowship for Malaghan vaccine researcher
6 May 2024
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Malaghan research collaboration: Strengthening the immune system in ageing populations
29 April 2024
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Retired trustee recognised for tireless advocacy
19 April 2024
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In Focus: Mapping the lung's fight – how the entire organ responds to infection
18 April 2024
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Significant milestone reached in first NZ CAR T-cell trial as preparations made for larger phase 2 registration trial
25 March 2024
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Chubb Life enters partnership to support the Malaghan’s cutting-edge research
25 March 2024
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