Our achievements include anti-cancer therapies, a patented
asthma vaccine and various medical technologies such as the
premature baby cooling cap, heated humidification devices and
orthopaedic implants. Historically, New Zealander Colin Murdoch
invented the disposable syringe and Maurice Wilkins enabled DNA
discoveries.
New Zealand's geographic isolation is a natural advantage and
has helped maintain our animal disease-free status, which is
recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This is
reinforced with our strict biosecurity regime.
Our research and development facilities combine scientific
excellence and manufacturing best practice. We have a 'gold
standard' regulatory regime and conform to the highest
international ethical standards. The majority of our products are
CE and FDA approved.
We work within a stable, cost competitive business environment,
with research and development costs at around half the cost of
Europe and the United States.
Read more about New Zealand's biotechnology industry in the fact
sheets below (see Related Downloads).
