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Jim Watson (biologist)
James Douglas Watson (1943 – 13 February 2017) was a New Zealand biotechnologist and entrepreneur. Biography After growing up in Te Teko in the Bay of Plenty, Watson completed a Master of Science degree and then a PhD at the University of Auckland. He then moved to California, working at the Syntex Corporation, Palo Alto and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, and then to Department of Microbiology at the University of California. He returned to the University of Auckland as professor of microbiology. Notable students of Watson's include immunologist Graham Le Gros. In 1994, Watson established Genesis Research and Development, an NZX-listed, now defunct, biotechnology company based in Auckland. After a being diagnosed with prostate cancer, he founded Caldera Health with Richard Forster (who was also diagnosed with the cancer) to focus specifically on the disease. Watson served as president of the Royal Society of New Zealand between 2004 and 2006; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Te Teko
Te Teko is a small inland town along the banks of the Rangitaiki River in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. The township includes a racecourse, golf course, police station, and a primary school. The primary school was established in 1881. Te Hoko is in the ''rohe'' (tribal area) of the Ngāti Awa iwi. History and culture History In the mid-1860s, Te Teko was the site of a significant siege on a Māori pā as part of the East Cape War. After peace came to the region, a hotel was established on the banks of the Rangitaiki River in 1879 and Te Teko rose in importance as a boat service was established to ferry hotel customers and travellers across the river. A bridge made the boat service redundant in 1915. Marae Te Teko has several marae, which are meeting grounds for Ngāti Awa hapū: * Kokohinau or Tuhimata Marae and O Ruataupare meeting house are affiliated with Te Pahipoto. * Te Māpou Marae and Rongotangiawa meeting house are affiliated with Ng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |