Anthony Phillips

Biography

Associate Professor Phillips is a medical and preclinical research program advisor for OcuNexus. His previous biotechnology industry positions have been with CoDa Therapeutics Inc (Medical Director) and prior to that with Protemix Corporation (Senior Scientist and Physiology Preclinical Group Leader). He has experience in both clinical and basic science research. He did his medical degree though Otago University (NZ) and clinical training in a range of hospitals in New Zealand. His PhD was completed at the University of Auckland (NZ) and was in the field of surgery and metabolism. He is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Auckland (NZ), where he is also Director of the Applied Surgery and Metabolism Laboratory. He has been the recipient of multiple major research grants and held previous research Fellowships from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Health Research Council of New Zealand. Anthony has published >120 research manuscripts, has an H index of 29 and served on grant review panels within New Zealand. His clinical appointments have previously included to the Liver Transplant Service at Auckland City Hospital as well as a range of surgical registrar positions

Research Interest

Surgery and Metabolism