The NZSSD (New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes) Bob Smith lecture is a real achievement, being awarded to someone at the annual conference who has done extraordinary things in diabetes in Aotearoa. This year, as it was the 50th anniversary meeting, Bob Smith himself was present, along with some other familiar faces. There have been some very well known names who gave the Bob Smith lecture over the years, and this year is no exception. Professor Rinki Murphy is a leading figure in diabetes, with a particular interest in precision medicine. She had the role of our honorary Medical Director for two years and we've worked with Rinki on some of her groundbreaking research including the WORTH study (under the Diabetes Projects Trust DPT brand). It was a fascinating lecture, and we look forward to continuing to follow Rinki's achievements.
