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Strategic refresh of the HRC announced
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 3:35 pm | Health Research Council
The Science and Innovation Minister, Hon Steve Joyce, and Health Minister, Hon Jonathan Coleman have today outlined their intent to undertake a strategic refresh of the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC). The Government has called for the refresh ... More >>
NZ’s ‘virus hunters’ make new discovery
Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 12:02 pm | Health Research Council
ESR scientist Dr Richard Hall has confirmed what is believed to be New Zealand’s first reported case of the sometimes nasty virus known as human parechovirus 3 (HPeV3). More >>
AUT University Professor named as HRC’s new Chief Executive
Monday, 24 November 2014, 11:43 am | Health Research Council
Experienced public health researcher Professor Kathryn McPherson has been appointed the new Chief Executive of the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC). Professor McPherson, who is currently Professor of Rehabilitation (Laura Fergusson Chair) and ... More >>
$2.2m awarded to promising Maori health researchers
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 12:47 pm | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has today announced more than $2.2 million in funding for Maori health researchers as part of its career development awards programme – up from $1.5 million last year. More >>
Effects of chronic stress on our brains
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 12:44 pm | Health Research Council
The pressure of last-minute Christmas shopping can be stressful, but it’s the damaging effects on our bodies and brains from chronic or prolonged stress that’s the focus of a new health research fellowship announced today worth nearly $500,000. More >>
Potential vaccines for rheumatic fever researched
Tuesday, 16 September 2014, 9:42 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has announced the funding of a trans-Tasman research coalition to accelerate the development of a vaccine against Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection, which can cause rheumatic fever. The governments ... More >>
Initiative increases access to medical care for under 6s
Thursday, 28 August 2014, 11:12 am | Health Research Council
Reducing the cost of subsidised co-payments appears to have led to an increase in the number of children under 6 using after-hours accident and medical clinics, according to a government-commissioned report released today. More >>
New initiative secures funding for independent research
Monday, 16 June 2014, 11:24 am | Health Research Council
Four of New Zealand’s independent research organisations will receive a combined total of more than $27 million in funding through a new initiative that aims to ensure that research, science and technology of national significance is not lost. More >>
CoREs reflect NZ’s top health research talent
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 1:32 pm | Health Research Council
The Board and management of the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) would like to congratulate all the health researchers involved with the newly announced Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs). Last week the Tertiary Education Commission ... More >>
Explorer Grant gives scientist ammo in ‘arms race’
Monday, 12 May 2014, 11:53 am | Health Research Council
Science communications whizz and microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles has been awarded an Explorer Grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) to take the fight to an ever-changing foe: infectious microbes. “We are locked in an arms race ... More >>
Should Kiwi men be next in line for HPV vaccine?
Monday, 12 May 2014, 10:29 am | Health Research Council
A newly funded study announced today could help determine whether to extend coverage of the HPV vaccine to New Zealand men. Dr Helen Petousis-Harris , Director of Immunisation Research and Vaccinology at the University of Auckland ’s Immunisation Advisory ... More >>
New findings could aid early diagnosis of common eye disease
Monday, 7 April 2014, 11:35 am | Health Research Council
Researchers at the University of Auckland have discovered that age-related macular degeneration – the most common form of vision loss in the elderly – extends to areas outside the macula, a discovery which could prove critical in helping prevent ... More >>
New Breast Cancer Research Partnership funds three projects
Monday, 31 March 2014, 10:46 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) is pleased to announce funding for three innovative research projects which share the goal of improving and ultimately ensuring breast cancer survival in New Zealand. These projects have been funded through ... More >>
Rheumatic Fever Research Partnership to fund four projects
Monday, 16 December 2013, 11:54 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has announced funding for four research projects that aim to develop a better understanding of the most effective approaches to reduce the incidence and impact of rheumatic fever in New Zealand, with the projects ... More >>
Professor awarded prestigious Liley Medal
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 9:56 am | Health Research Council
Professor Michael Baker from the University of Otago, Wellington, has been awarded the prestigious Liley Medal from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) for his outstanding contribution to the health and medical sciences in the field ... More >>
$1.5m to foster Māori health research
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 12:01 pm | Health Research Council
Today the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) announced $1.5 million in funding to emerging Māori health researchers as part of its 2014 Career Development Awards programme. More >>
‘The eyes have it’ in top health research career awards
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 11:50 am | Health Research Council
Three of New Zealand’s talented, up-and-coming eye researchers will each receive up to $500,000 from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) to develop exciting new therapies for debilitating eye conditions such as cataracts and diseases of the ... More >>
New anti-addiction compound shows promise for drug addicts
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 11:44 am | Health Research Council
A new class of compound that acts on the kappa opioid receptors in the brain is offering hope as Wellington researchers look for anti-addiction drugs with fewer side effects. More >>
Best to be straightforward with parents of overweight kids
Monday, 22 July 2013, 4:07 pm | Health Research Council
Research into how best to engage the parents of overweight and obese children has found motivational interviewing (MI) offers no real advantages over usual care – simply giving feedback in a straightforward and non-judgemental way. More >>
Health care research collaboration between NZ and Canada
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:18 pm | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has announced funding for a research collaboration in which New Zealand and Canadian researchers will work together to explore ways to better care for older people with high health needs in the community. More >>
