Last Updated: 28th February 2025
1. Transparency Commitment
At Diplomatic Immunity I believe in open and transparent communication regarding potential conflicts of interest. Transparency is key to maintaining trust with the readers.
2. Funding and Sponsorships
This website is independently maintained and receives no funding from pharmaceutical companies, advocacy groups, or external organisations.
I am wholly employed by the University of Auckland.
Over my career I have:
- led and/or contributed to research that has been funded by industry
- served on expert Advisory Boards for Industry
- served on expert advisory groups for the New Zealand Government and World Health Organization
- provided expert witness to legal cases
- I have accepted honoraria for services to industry privately since 2024 (not prior)
3. Editorial Independence
Regardless of funding sources or affiliations, all content published on this website reflects the independent views of the myself and any guest contributor, and is not influenced by sponsors, advertisers, or external entities.
4. Author Disclosure
All contributors are expected to disclose potential conflicts of interest in their respective articles. If an article is based on personal opinions or experience, this will be explicitly stated.
5. Contact for Inquiries
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