Dr Hilary Ireland

For Plant Molecular Biologist Dr Hilary Ireland, a curiosity to understand how things work has shaped her research journey — from a teenage fascination with photosynthesis to pioneering new ways of growing fruit.

Her work explores how flower structure affects fruit development, helping create innovative systems that don’t rely on insect pollination, and even reimagining fruit itself with projects like coreless apples.

In March 2025, Hilary was named joint winner of the Science New Zealand Early Career Researcher award.

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