Here is a blurb about who runs the society at the moment:

Ghader is an Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Auckland. He began his independent research career in 2017, and his research mainly explores the microbial world and how these fascinating systems work at a molecular level. He is passionate about the role NZSBMB plays in bringing scientists at all career stages together and is excited to continue supporting opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate great science across New Zealand.

Hannah is a protein biochemist and Lecturer at Lincoln University. Her research bridges molecular science and sustainable food innovation across three core areas: understanding the biochemical drivers of lamb meat quality to improve livestock handling, upcycling agricultural waste into high-value bioactive compounds and designing customized nutrition for people with impaired digestibility. Bringing extensive post-doctoral and academic experience, Hannah actively contributes to university committees and professional societies. As the newly elected Secretary for the New Zealand Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, she looks forward to connecting and supporting the national research community.

Peter is currently a scientist in the Microbial Biotech team at Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao. At Scion, Peter develops enzymatic processes for producing high-value products from biomass. This supports Scion’s goal of reducing our dependence on petrochemicals.  Peter believes that training Biochemists and Molecular Biologists in Aotearoa will be essential for the growth of New Zealand’s biotech sector.

Kathryn is an education focused academic from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Auckland where she is the Assistant Dean Education for the Faculty of Science. In the NZSBSB Kathryn runs the education special interest group. Kathryn has a background in a neuroscience research, and worked in the cellular reprogramming and gene therapy fields manipulating cellular fate with the aim to develop cell based models and treatments for neurodegenerative disease. Kathryn is passionate about biochemistry and molecular biology education, and has a focus on developing metacognitive thinking in her students, promoting active learning in class and building creative thought. Kathryn wants to build a community of educators, to develop graduate student and staff capabilities in teaching through professional development, research and mentoring.

Adele is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Waikato but is originally from Christchurch and spent more than 15 years overseas including a long stint in the Arctic city of Tromsø in Norway. Her research team study enzymes involved in DNA repair and replication with the goals of understanding how microbes preserve their genetic material under extreme conditions and also using these enzymes as tools for manipulating Xenobiotic Nucleic Acids. Adele believes that international connectedness is critical for science to flourish Aotearoa New Zealand.