Professors Tim Anderson, Michael Baker, John Crump and Peter Dearden have been selected as fellows of the society’s academy, and will be officially inducted in Wellington, on April 30. Prof Anderson was elected for his clinical research in neurology and movement disorders, and has an international reputation for his achievements, particularly Parkinson’s disease. Prof Baker was elected for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of epidemiology and control and prevention of infectious disease. Prof Crump was elected for his breakthroughs in management of non-malaria fever and sepsis in tropical regions. Photo: Peter McIntoshProf Dearden was elected for his expertise in genetics and evolutionary developmental biology.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 10, 2026 17:15 UTC