Professor Warren Tate, of Kaikorai, CNZM
For services to science. Professor Tate is a molecular biologist at the University of Otago. His research into how proteins are synthesised in living cells has revolutionised understanding in this area. His research has shown how proteins contribute to memory formation and neurological disease, and have important implications for HIV, Alzheimer's and chronic fatigue syndrome. Professor Tate is renowned for his energetic teaching and has inspired countless young scientists to go on to successful research careers both in New Zealand and internationally. He has published many peer-reviewed papers and has been a Fellow of the Alexander Humboldt Foundation of Germany, and an International Research Scholar of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute of the United States. In 2010, Professor Tate won the Royal Society of New Zealand’s top science and technology honour, the Rutherford Medal. Professor Tate is long-standing member of the City of Dunedin Choir.