Kjesten Wiig

Kjesten Wiig is a New Zealand neuroscientist who serves as the director of the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, and professor at Victoria University of Wellington's Ferrier Research Institute.

Wiig spent 20 years as a neuroscientist in the United States, playing a key part in launching a bio-tech lab to develop memory loss drugs. She has over 23 patents to her name.

Wiig has also held senior positions at New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and was a key contributor to the creation of the New Zealand Space Agency.

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