On Thursday the 23rd of May, Te Aka Mātauranga Matepukupuku – the University of Auckland’s Centre for Cancer Research – were pleased to host this seminar and panel discussion. The event was recorded and can now be viewed on this page. Our sincere thanks to all involved, and we hope you enjoy the discussion.

“Why Doesn’t New Zealand Fund Modern Medicines? Separating the Myths and Facts” – Public Seminar and Panel Discussion

Rodger Tiedemann (Associate Professor in Cancer Research) started the conversation with a brief talk, followed by a panel and Q+A discussion featuring:

• • Paula Lorgelly, Professor in Health Economics
  • Tim Edmonds, CEO Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ
  • Fay Sowerby, Chair of Breast Cancer Cure and consumer advocate
  • George Laking, Associate Professor and Medical Oncologist, Hei Āhuru Mowai and Te Aka Mātauranga Matepukupuku.
  • Malcom Mulholland, Chairman for Patient Voice Aotearoa