Axel Heiser

Principal Scientist

After earning my PhD in immunology/cell biology from the University of Kiel in Germany, my career has spanned research institutions in Germany, the USA, and New Zealand. Initially I worked on transplantation immunology and cancer vaccines. Since 2010, my research has focused on agricultural research, including innovative approaches to veterinary vaccine development, diagnostics, and immune health, integrating immunology with animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and animal production.

Qualifications

Doctorate, Biology, University of Kiel, 1994
Graduate Diploma, Biology, University of Kiel, 1991

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White Paper

A framework for the future: Investing in animal biosecurity research

This paper articulates a vision for “a world-class animal biosecurity system for Aotearoa New Zealand, in which all stakeholders are aware of the high value of biosecurity to the health of the national herd/flock and our wildlife, to our ability to access international markets, and to the economy as a whole”.