Our expertise, experience and networks are trusted to solve complex problems, collect, collate and analyse huge amounts of data and manage a range of critical national science assets and facilities for New Zealand. Read about our people below or use the filter to find an expert in a particular science discipline.

Heidi Baker
Heidi Baker is a Senior Forensic Scientist at ESR. She is one of our DNA specialists and is based at the Mt Albert Science Centre in Auckland, but has also spent time on our 'front line' in the crime scene forensic group...
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Hugo Strydom
Hugo Strydom joined ESR in 2008 and is a scientist in the Enteric Reference and Leptospira Laboratory.
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Izzy Alderton
Izzy is a Senior Technician in ESR’s Food, Water and Biowaste group based at the Kenepuru Science Centre.
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Jackie Wright
Jackie Wright is a senior scientist at ESR and the coordinator of our Enteric Reference and Leptospira Laboratories.
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