The Science Media Centre relies on the support of New Zealand science experts in all fields of science.
From its inception in 2008 until 2015, the SMC drew on the experience of a Science Advisory Panel to provide advice when needed – it is now replaced by our advisory board.
Our Science Advisory Panel members have included:
Dr Alison Campbell, Senior Lecturer in Biology, Faculty of Science & Engineering, University of Waikato
Prof Allan Blackman, Chemistry, School of Sciences, AUT University
Dr Andrew Gorman, Senior Lecturer, Department of Geology. University of Otago
Dr Ashley Rowden, Principal Scientist, Marine Benthic Ecology, NIWA
Prof Barry Scott, Professor of Molecular Genetics, Massey University
Dr Brent Clothier, Science Group Leader, Systems Modelling, Plant & Food Research
Prof Elaine Rush, Professor of Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Environmental Science, AUT University
Assoc Prof Euan Mason, Associate Professor, School of Forestry, University of Canterbury
Dr Helen Petousis-Harris, Director of Research, Immunisation Advisory Centre, University of Auckland
Prof Ian Spellerberg, Director, Isaac Centre for Nature Conservation, Lincoln University
Prof Jacqueline Rowarth, Professor of Agribusiness, University of Waikato
Dr James Renwick, Associate Professor, School of Geography, Environment & Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington
Prof Jennifer Webster-Brown, Director, Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management, University of Canterbury & Lincoln University
Prof Jim Mann, Director, Edgar National Centre for Diabetes and Obesity Research, University of Otago
Mr John Reeve, Principal Adviser (Toxicology), Ministry of Primary Industries
Dr Keith Bedford, General Manager Forensic, ESR
Prof Kurt Krause, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, University of Otago
Dr Leo Schep, Toxicologist, National Poisons Centre, University of Otago
Dr Linda Newstrom-Loyd, Research Associate, Biodiversity and Conservation, Landcare Research
Dr Maria Fabiana Kubke, Senior Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences, University of Auckland
Dr Mark Quigley, Senior Lecturer in Active Tectonics and Geomorphology, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury
Prof Martin Manning, NZ Climate Change Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington
Prof Michael Baker, Department of Public Health, School of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Otago
Prof Michael Corballis, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Auckland
Assoc Prof Peter Dearden, Director of Genetics Otago, University of Otago
Prof Ralph Sims, Professor of Sustainable Energy, Massey University
Prof Richie Poulton, Director, Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit (DMHDRU), Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago
Prof Rosalind Archer, Head of Dept, Engineering Science, University of Auckland
Prof Shaun Hendy, Principal Investigator, MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology; University of Auckland
Prof Thomas Lumley, Professor of Biostatistics, University of Auckland
Dr Tim Naish, Director, Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington; Principal Scientist, GNS Science
Dr Tom Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Hazards and Disaster Management, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury
Dr Tony Conner, Science Group Leader, AgResearch