Biochemistry
Dr Alison Sherwin
1992 - PhD Biochemistry, University of Kent at Canterbury, UK
1988 - BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, University of Kent at Canterbury, UK
Dr Conan Fee
1989 - PhD Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Canterbury, NZ
1984 - BEng Chemical & Process Engineering, University of Canterbury, NZ
1996 - DiplMgt in Strategic Management & Leadership, University of Waikato, NZ
Dr Rebecca Devon
1996 - PhD Molecular Genetics, MRC Human Genetics Unit and University of Edinburgh, UK
1992 - MA (Cantab) Natural Sciences, Christ's College, University of Cambridge, UK
Dr Andrew Dingley
1996 - PhD Biochemistry, University of Sydney, Australia
1991 - BSc (1st Hons) Biochemistry, University of Sydney, Australia
Dr Gabrielle David
2008 - PhD Chemistry, University of Otago, NZ
2002 - BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Otago, NZ
Dr Nicholas Smith
2006 - PhD Biochemistry/Endocrinology, Queen Mary, University of London, UK
2002 - Post-graduate Certificate “Principles of Protein Structure”, Birkbeck, University of London, UK
2000 - BSc (Hons) Physiology, University of Bristol, UK
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cell Biology
- Endocrinology
- General Medicine
- Genomics and Proteomics
- Gerontology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy
- Urology and Nephrology
- Vascular Medicine
Dr Shaun Clements
2001 - PhD Fisheries Science, Oregon State University, Oregon, US
1995 - MSc (1st Hons) Biological Sciences, Waikato University, NZ
1993 - BSc Biological Sciences (Earth Science minor), Waikato University, NZ
Dr Kristin Demarest
2000 - PhD Neurobiology & Behavior, SUNY Stony Brook, New York, US
1996 - BSc Psychology, SUNY Stony Brook, New York, US
2006 - Copyediting Certification, UCSD, La Jolla, California, US
Dr Daniel McGowan
2002 - PhD Molecular Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of Auckland, NZ
1998 - MSc (1st Hons) Biology and Molecular Genetics, University of Auckland, NZ
1996 - BSc Double Major in Biochemistry and Zoology, University of Auckland, NZ
Dr Helen McPherson
1981 - PhD Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, UK
1976 - BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, UK
Dr Jennifer Smith
1999 - PhD Botany, University of Otago, NZ
1994 - BSc (Hons) Molecular & Physiological Plant Biology, University of Otago, NZ
Dr Susan Furness
1983 - PhD Embryonic Development, Glasgow University, UK
1980 - BA (1st Hons) Zoology, Oxford University, UK
- Anatomy
- Anesthesiology
- Biochemistry
- Dermatology
- Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
- Emergency Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Epidemiology
- General Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Gerontology
- Hematology
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Medical Imaging and Radiology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Reproduction, Obstetrics and Embryology
- Surgery
- Zoology
- Toxicology
- Vascular Medicine
- Virology
Assoc Prof Andrew McKune
2005 - PhD Exercise and Sport Science, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
1997 - MMedSci Physiology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1994 - BA Hons Human Movement Studies, Rhodes University, South Africa
Dr Jane Kondejewski
1999 - PhD Physiology, University of Alberta, Canada
1984 - BSc Zoology (1st Hons), University of Bristol, UK
- Animal and Veterinary Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biodiversity
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Botany, Plant Pathology and Plant Reproduction
- Earth Sciences
- Cell Biology
- Endocrinology
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Food Science
- Nutrition
- Pediatrics
- Physiology
- Reproduction, Obstetrics and Embryology
- Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy
- Zoology
- Traditional Medicine
Dr Laura Kuhar
2007 - PhD Chemistry, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
2003 - MSc Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa
1998 - BSc Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Dr Christi Kuhn
2003 - PhD Neuroscience, University of Regensburg, Germany
1995 - MSc Microbiology, Colorado State University, Colorado, US
1992 - BSc Microbiology, Colorado State University, Colorado, US
Dr Arshad Makhdum
1997 - PhD Pharmacology, University College London, UK
1990 - MSc Chemical Research, University College London, UK
1989 - BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry, University of Greenwich, UK
Prof Michael Scurrell
2001 - DSc Chemistry, University of Nottingham, UK
1972 - PhD Chemistry, University of Nottingham, UK
1969 - BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Nottingham, UK
- Analytical Chemistry
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Earth Sciences
- Geochemistry
- Engineering
- Materials Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Soil Sciences
- Environmental Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physics
- Food Science
- Physical Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
Dr James Donkin
2006 - PhD Pathology, University of Adelaide, Australia
2001 - BHSc (Hons) Pathology, University of Adelaide, Australia
Dr Ryan Jefferies
2006 - Ph.D. Molecular Parasitology, Murdoch University, Australia
2002 - B.Sc. (1st Hons) Biomedical Science, Murdoch University, Australia
2001 - B.Sc. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, Australia
Dr Anthony Lodge
1997 - PhD Cell Biology, University of Liverpool, UK
1991 - BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, University of Manchester, UK
Dr Neil Davies
2005 - PhD Biochemistry, University of New South Wales, Australia
1998 - BSc (Hons) Molecular Genetics, University of New South Wales, Australia
Dr Cathel Kerr
1984 - PhD Virology , University of Aberdeen, UK
1980 - BSc (Hons) Microbiology, University of Glasgow, UK
1990 - DipLib, Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, Aberdeen, UK
Dr Barry Patel
2001 - PhD Neuroscience, McGill University, Canada
1993 - BSc Neurobiology, McGill University, Canada
1990 - Diploma of College Studies, Health Sciences, Vanier College, Montreal, Canada
- Animal and Veterinary Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
- History and Anthropology
- Cell Biology
- Endocrinology
- Epidemiology
- Genomics and Proteomics
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Psychology and Organizational Behavior
- Immunology
- Medical Imaging and Radiology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Psychiatry
- Physiology
Dr Shanti Diwakarla
2006 - PhD Neuroscience, University of Melbourne, Australia
2002 - BApplSc (Hons) Biochemistry, Swinburne University, Australia
2001 - BApplSc Biochemistry/Chemistry, Swinburne University, Australia
Ms Marla Brunker
1996 - MSc Biology, New York University, US
1992 - BSc Biochemistry, Montclair State College, New Jersey, US
1981 - BA Political Science, City College of New York, US
Dr William Yajima
2009 - PhD Plant Science, University of Alberta, Canada
2004 - MSc Plant Science, University of Alberta, Canada
2000 - BSc Biology, University of Waterloo, Canada
Dr Anna Sharman
1997 - PhD, Zoology, The University of Reading, UK
1992 - BA (Hons) Natural Sciences, Cambridge University, UK
Dr Nikki March
2006 - PhD Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of Cambridge, UK
2001 - Bsc (1st Hons) Medical Biology, Brunel University, London, UK
Dr Sandra Cheesman
1998 - PhD Molecular Biology, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
1993 - BSc (1st Hons) Biology and Organic Chemistry, Open University, UK
Dr William Rogers
1989 - PhD Plant Membrane Transport, University of Sussex, UK
1985 - BSc (1st Hons) Biological Sciences, Birkbeck College, University of London, UK
- Biochemistry
- Biodiversity
- Biotechnology
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Botany, Plant Pathology and Plant Reproduction
- Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
- Cell Biology
- Gastroenterology
- Genomics and Proteomics
- Microbiology
- Hematology
- Molecular Biology
- Food Science
- Immunology
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Traditional Medicine
- Virology
Mr Art Riddle
2002 - BA (Magna Cum Laude) Biology & Chemistry, Whitman College, US
Dr Evan Burkala
2001 - PhD Veterinary Studies, Murdoch University, Australia
1996 - BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biology, Murdoch University, Australia
1995 - BSc Biotechnology, Murdoch University, Australia
Dr Fiona McAlpine
2008 - PhD Integrative Biology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA
2002 - BSc Biology, Southern Methodist University, USA
Prof Cameron McLeod
1977 - PhD Chemistry, University of London (Imperial College), UK
1973 - BSc Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, UK
Dr Elizabeth Finnie
2005 - PhD Stem Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering, University of York, UK
2001- Bsc (Hons) Medical Biology, Brunel University, UK
Dr Matthew Roth
1991 - PhD Molecular Immunology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, US
1986 - BS Chemistry, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, US
Dr Annabel Murphy
2008 - PhD Chemistry, University of Canterbury, NZ
2002 - Mchem, University of Sheffield, UK
Dr Sean Devenish
2005 - PhD Chemistry, University of Canterbury, NZ
1999 - BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, University of Canterbury, NZ
Dr Justin Dean
2006 - PhD Physiology, University of Auckland Medical School, NZ
1996 - MSc and Technology (1st Hons) Chemistry, University of Waikato, NZ
1994 - BSc and Technology Chemistry, University of Waikato, NZ
- Anatomy
- Anesthesiology
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Cardiology
- Biotechnology
- Dermatology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cell Biology
- Endocrinology
- Epidemiology
- General Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Organic Chemistry
- Gerontology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Hematology
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Oncology
- Physiology
- Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy
- Surgery
- Urology and Nephrology
- Vascular Medicine
Ms Brandy Weidow
2007 - MS Microbiology/Statistics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
2003 - BS Microbiology/English, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
2009 - N/A Writing Biomedical Research Articles Coursework, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA
Dr Margaret Biswas
1982 - PhD Molecular Biophysics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
1975 – Biochemistry, Birmingham University, UK
Dr Sarah Williams
2001 - PhD Human Genetics, University of Oxford, UK
1997 - BA Hons Biological Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
Dr Lesley Benyon
1999 - PhD Genetics and Molecular Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
1994 - MSc Animal Science, North Carolina State University, USA
1998 - BA East Asian Studies, University of Virginia, USA
Dr Michal Bell
2003 - PhD Biochemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
2000 - MSc Biochemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
1998 - BSc Biology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Dr Gautam Bijur
1997 - PhD Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Ohio State University, USA
1987 - BS Biology, Rutgers University, USA
Dr Nina de Boo
2005 - PhD Physiology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands (in collaboration with the Liggins Institute, University of Auckland, NZ)
1997 - MSc Medical Biology, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Netherlands
Dr Adam Brotchie
2010 - PhD Physical Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Australia
2005 - Bachelor of Science (Hons), The University of Melbourne, Australia
Dr Brendan Wilhelmi
1998 - PhD Biochemistry, Rhodes University, South Africa
1989 - BSc Hons Biochemistry, Rhodes University, South Africa
1988 - BSc Biochemistry and Microbiology, Rhodes University, South Africa
Professor Larry Takemoto
1974 - PhD Biochemistry, Colorado State University
1968 - MS Physical Chemistry, Yale University
1968 - BA Chemistry, Hartwick College
Dr Chrissandra Zagami
2007 - PhD Neuropharmacology, The University of Melbourne, Australia
2001 - BSc (Hons) Biomedicine, Pharmacology, Monash University, Australia
Assoc Prof Irene Mackraj
2000 - PhD Physiology, University of Durban-Westville, South Africa
Dr Matthew Barnett
2005 - PhD Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, NZ
1997 - MSc (1st Class Hons) Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, NZ
1994 - BSc Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Auckland, NZ
Ms Carlotta Shearson
1987 - MS Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, USA
1985 - BS Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, USA
Dr Sian Fayle
1998 - PhD Chemistry, University of Canterbury, NZ
1994 - BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Canterbury, NZ
Dr Alan Robinson
2009 - PhD Chemistry, University of Bristol, UK
2005 - MSc (1st hons) Chemistry, University of Warwick, UK
Dr Tim Werry
2003 - PhD Pharmacology, University of Leicester, UK
1999 - BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, University of Manchester, UK
Dr Jon Wright
1995 - PhD Chemistry, University of Manchester, Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK
1991 - BSc (1st Hons), University of Essex, UK
2004 - Graduate Certificate in Trademark Law & Practice, University of Technology, Australia
Dr Elizabeth Dawes
1995 - PhD Sensory Physiology, United Medical & Dental Schools, University of London, UK
1965 - BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, University of Sheffield, UK
Ms Areti Malapetsas
2008 - ELS (Board-Certified Editor in the Life Sciences), Vancouver, Canada
1997 - BA Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
1989 - BSc (Dist) Microbiology & Immunology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Bacteriology
- Biochemistry
- Education
- Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
- Cell Biology
- General Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Gerontology
- Microbiology
- Hematology
- Molecular Biology
- Psychology and Organizational Behavior
- Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Oncology
- Psychiatry
- Reproduction, Obstetrics and Embryology
- Traditional Medicine
- Virology
Dr Rebecca Jackson
2005 - PhD Molecular Biology, University of Queensland, Australia
2000 - BSc (1st Hons) Anatomy and Developmental Biology, University of Queensland, Australia
Prof Dolores Takemoto
1979 – PhD, Molecular Biology, University of Southern California, USA
1973 – MS Microbiology, Colorado State University, USA
1971 – BS Biology, Ball State University, USA
Dr Rachel James
2003 - PhD Medical Genetics, University of Edinburgh, UK
1998 - BSc Neuroscience, University of Glasgow, UK
Dr Tamsin Sheen
2008 - PhD Genetics, University of Otago, NZ
2004 - MSc Genetics, University of Otago, NZ
Dr Kajsa Igelstrom
2011 - PhD Physiology, University of Otago, NZ
2007 - BBiomedSc (1st class Hons), University of Otago, NZ
Dr Sabin Colton
1984 - PhD Biochemistry, University of Iowa, US
1977 - MSc Biology (Marine), Boston University, US
1972 - AB Biochemistry, University of Pennsylvania, US
Dr Renee Mosi
1998 - PhD Bio-organic Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
1992 - BSc (1st Hons) Chemistry/Microbiology, University of Victoria, Canada
Dr James Hitchin
2005 - PhD Chemistry, University of Liverpool, UK
2001 - MChem (Hons) Chemistry with Study in Industry, University of Sheffield, UK
Dr Mark Barber
2010 - PhD Biology, University of Cambridge, UK
2002 - MSc Molecular Biology (Hons), University of Waikato, NZ
2000 - BSc Biology, University of Waikato, NZ
Dr Joel Anderson
2009 - PhD Nutrition, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA
1999 - BS (Hons) Biology, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, USA
Dr Mary Vick
2006 - PhD Cellular and Molecular Physiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
1999 - MA Psychology, East Tennessee State University, USA
1995 - BS Biology, Francis Marion University, USA
Dr Ada Ao
2010 - PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Florida, USA
2003 - BS Biochemistry and Biology, Brandeis University, USA
Dr Susannah Cleary
2007 - PhD Biomedical Science (Neuroendocrinology), Murdoch University (Australia) in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (USA)
2003 - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, Murdoch University, Australia
Dr Raymond Price
2009 - MBA, INSEAD
2001 - PhD Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, US
1996 - BA Biochemistry, Whitman College, US
Dr William Stevenson
1984 - PhD Organic Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
1978 - BS Chemistry with Honors, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
Mr Robert Gorman
1996 - MS Health Administration, University of Montreal, Canada
1980 - BA Applied Social Sciences, Concordia University, Canada
1976 - Registered Respiratory Therapist, Ste-Foy College, Canada
Dr Jennifer Cornforth
2000 - ND Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, Washington State, US
1994 - BA Psychology, Wesleyan University, Connecticut, US
Ms Coralia Garcia
PhD - Food Science (currently), University of Auckland, New Zealand
2008 - MSc Bio-Systems Sustainability, Hokkaido University, Japan
Ms Genova Davis
1965 - BS Chemistry, Simmons College, Boston, USA
2009 - Copyediting Certification, University of California, San Diego, USA
Ms Kelly Bogh
1999 - BSc Biochemistry, University of Victoria, Canada
2010 - Postgraduate Certificate in Editing, Macquarie University, Australia
Dr Karina Apricó
2002 - PhD Pharmacology, Monash University, Australia
1998 - BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, Monash University, Australia
1987 - BSc Pharmacology & Physiology, Monash University, Australia
Mr Mitchell Arico
2006 - (Hons) Stem Cell Biology, Monash University, Australia
2002 - Grad Cert – Molecular Biology, University of Queensland, Australia
2001 - BSc Biotechnology, Griffith University, Australia
Ms Ursula Byrne
2010 - PhD Neuroanatomy/Neuropharmacology, University of Auckland, NZ (to be awarded)
2003 - PGDip Health Sciences, University of Auckland, NZ / Freiburg University, Germany
2001 - BSc Biomedical Science, University of Auckland, NZ
Ms Amber O'Connor
2012 (Expected) - PhD Cell Biology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA
2006 - BS Microbiology, Arizona State University, USA
Dr Krystyna Vocadlo
2000 - PhD Organic Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
1995 - BA (Hons) Applied Chemistry, University of Calgary, Canada
Dr Maurice Curtis
2004 - PhD Anatomy & Pharmacology, University of Auckland, NZ
2000 - MSc (1st Hons) Medical Science, University of Auckland, NZ
1998 - BHScMI Health Science, Medical Imaging Unitech Institute of Technology, NZ
Mr Blair Granville
2010 - MSc (candidate) Science Communication, University of Otago, NZ
2008 - BSc (Hons) Neuroscience, University of Otago, NZ
Dr Rebecca Colebrooke
2006 - PhD Molecular Genetics, Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, Downing College, UK
2001 - BSc (1st Hons) Biochemistry & Pharmacology, University of Leeds, UK
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
- Emergency Medicine
- Cell Biology
- Endocrinology
- Epidemiology
- General Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Gerontology
- Hematology
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Medical Imaging and Radiology
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Physiology
- Reproduction, Obstetrics and Embryology
- Surgery
- Toxicology
- Virology
Ms Emily Bass
2008 - MA Rhetoric & Writing Studies, San Diego State University, USA
2000 - BA History & French, University of Houston, USA
Dr Joan Webster
1983 - PhD "Nutrition in the epilithic diatom Melosira nummuloides (Dillw.) C. Ag", UK
1979 - BSc (Hons) Biology, Council for National Academic Awards, UK
Dr Sheril Daniel
2007 - PhD Biochemistry, Rhodes University, South Africa
2003 - MSc Pharmacology, Rhodes University, South Africa
2000 - BPharm (1st Hons), Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Ms Liubov Kardashyan
2005 - BSc (Hons) Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Melbourne, Australia
2004 - BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology & Cell Biology, Monash University, Australia
Mr Martin Wallace
2008 - PhD (candidate) Bioengineering, University of Canterbury, NZ
2007 - MSc Biomedical Science, National University of Ireland, Ireland
2004 - BSc Biochemistry & Genetics, University College Dublin, Ireland
Dr Alison Creasey
1996 - PhD Genetics, University of Edinburgh, UK
1975 - BA (Hons) Epidemiology (Medical Geography), University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
1973 - BA Social Anthropology/Geography, University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Biochemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Emergency Medicine
- Geography
- History and Anthropology
- Epidemiology
- General Medicine
- Genomics and Proteomics
- Politics and Philosophy
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Psychology and Organizational Behavior
- Immunology
- Parasitology
- Psychiatry
- Physiology
- Virology


