Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Martin de Bock
The Technology Revolution in Diabetes: Evidence, Equity, and Empowerment
About Professor Martin de Bock
Martin is a paediatric endocrinologist in the Department of Paediatrics, Ōtautahi. His primary research focus is on using diabetes technology to improve the lives of people with diabetes. This has further expanded into translational research with an equity focus, including leading international consensus statements for the management of children with type 1 diabetes. He has more than 135 international peer reviewed publications, including in lead journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine. His role in translating clinical research into clinical practice was recognised by the Royal Society Beaven Research Medal in 2025.