Ian Frazer
Calls for a national vaccine strategy
Infectious disease experts say the government must develop a national vaccine strategy, and someone to lead it. It comes as fears mount that New Zealand could be at the back of the queue for a… Audio
Ian Frazer: HPV vaccine and beyond
One of the most successful vaccines of modern times is the HPV vaccine, Gardasil - now used in 130 countries. It has halved the number of new cervical cancers. Professor Ian Frazer was the co-inventor… Audio
Feature Guest - Ian Frazer
Professor Ian Frazer came up with the technology for the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine which helps prevent cervical cancer. The Scottish-born Australian is the subject of a new book 'Ian Frazer… Audio
Our Changing World - Giant Weta
Giant weta can weigh in at more than 35 grams and span an adult hand. But before Auckland Zoo can begin its new weta breeding programme, staff need to catch some. Justin Gregory heads to Little… Audio
Wetapunga Breeding Programme
Auckland Zoo heads to Little Barrier Island to collect giant weta to establish a new captive breeding programme Audio
Ian Frazer - Immunologist (Science)
Immunologist Ian Frazer, whose research forms the basis for the development of the Gardasil vaccine. Audio