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Professor Kathryn McGrath in her office

Professor Kathryn McGrath in her office working on a computer.

One of Professor Kathryn McGrath’s research interests involves trying to mimic pāua shell biomineralisation processes. New materials with potential medical uses could be the end point of such research.

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