Kjesten Wiig

Kjesten Wiig is the director of the Malaghan Institute, a leading research organization based in New Zealand focused on biomedical research, particularly in immunology and vaccine development. Under her leadership, the institute has been involved in significant global health projects, including collaborations on vaccine safety and effectiveness. Wiig has expressed concerns about the implications of funding cuts from the Trump administration, which threaten international research collaborations and the progress of critical health initiatives.