Governance Advisory Board
The board advises and monitors Te Ira Kāwai – Auckland Regional Biobank (ARB) activities in line with the University of Auckland policy on units, centres and institutes, and tikanga o mana whenua.
With its regional focus, the ARB is committed to including representation from mana whenua, contributing institutions, and the community.
Board members
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Position |
Current Membership |
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Chair, community representative |
Pru Etcheverry |
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Dean, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences |
Professor John Fraser |
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Clinical Director, ARB |
Professor Peter Browett |
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Tissue banking expert |
Dr Anne Thompson |
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Community representative |
David Mace |
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Auckland District Health Board |
Dr Margaret Wilsher |
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Waitemata District Health Board |
Dr Jonathan Christiansen |
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Counties Manukau District Health Board |
Dr Peter Watson |
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Research Advisor – Māori, Auckland and Waitemata District Health Boards |
Dr Helen Wihongi |
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Research Advisor – Māori, Auckland and Waitemata District Health Boards |
Kerry Hiini |
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Ex officio |
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Chair Scientific Advisory Board, ARB |
Professor Cristin Print |
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Manager, ARB |
Dr Tony Frugier |
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Strategic Engagement Manager, Auckland Academic Health Alliance |
Megan Putterill |
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Group Services Manager, School of Medical Sciences |
Bruce Rattray |
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Technical Services Manager, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences |
Ray Gilbert |