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
Position |
Current Membership |
Chair, community representative |
Pru Etcheverry |
Dean, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences |
Professor John Fraser |
Clinical Director, ARB |
Professor Peter Browett |
Tissue banking expert |
Dr Anne Thompson |
Community representative |
David Mace |
Auckland District Health Board |
Dr Margaret Wilsher |
Waitemata District Health Board |
Dr Jonathan Christiansen |
Counties Manukau District Health Board |
Dr Peter Watson |
Research Advisor – Māori, Auckland and Waitemata District Health Boards |
Dr Helen Wihongi |
Research Advisor – Māori, Auckland and Waitemata District Health Boards |
Kerry Hiini |
Ex officio |
|
Chair Scientific Advisory Board, ARB |
Professor Cristin Print |
Manager, ARB |
Dr Tony Frugier |
Strategic Engagement Manager, Auckland Academic Health Alliance |
Megan Putterill |
Group Services Manager, School of Medical Sciences |
Bruce Rattray |
Technical Services Manager, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences |
Ray Gilbert |