Research focus

Cancer Trials New Zealand (CTNZ) was established in 2003 as a national clinical trial coordination centre to foster and conduct research that improves outcomes and reduces inequity for people with cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand. CTNZ partners with researchers and Cancer Centres throughout New Zealand to develop clinical questions into externally funded clinical research studies and provides the expertise necessary to conduct these to best international practice standards.

Key Contacts

Dr Nicky Lawrence (CTNZ Director)

Dr Sarah Benge (CTNZ Research Operations Manager)

Dept of Oncology runs a Molecular Tumour Board in close collaboration with scientists and variant curators to select treatment for people with cancer after gene sequencing of their tumours.

This project is part of the Precision Medicine Initiative at the University of Auckland.

NETwork! is a national alliance between clinicians and scientists to manage and study neuroendocrine cancers (NETs). NETs are uncommon and very diverse, making them difficult to diagnose and treat. NETwork! combines clinical practice and scientific expertise to improve outcomes for NET patients.

Key Contacts

Dr Ben Lawrence (Head of Oncology and Medical Oncologist)