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Tackling kids’ asthma part of $4.2m awarded for Māori health
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 2:58 pm | Health Research Council
A comprehensive school-based programme to help reduce the burden of asthma for Māori children has received $1.2 million in the annual Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) funding round. More >>
$24.8m awarded to top research programmes
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 11:56 am | Health Research Council
The HRC today announced more than $24.8 million in funding for five research programmes, including one that will investigate the potential of a skin lesion-causing virus contracted from sheep to offer new treatments for skin wounds and burns. More >>
Explorer Grant targets cure for life-shortening disorders
Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:37 am | Health Research Council
One of the recipients of the Health Research Council of New Zealand’s (HRC) new Explorer Grants will use his $150,000 award to test a new technology that could potentially replace the defective genes responsible for such incurable genetic disorders as cystic ... More >>
Health Grants to Help Kiwis Recover from Brain Injuries
Monday, 6 May 2013, 9:34 am | Health Research Council
Research into New Zealand’s worrying brain injury epidemic has been given a boost with three scientists awarded grants from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) to help improve the prognosis of Kiwis with brain injuries. More >>
Infamous norwester could affect future health of Cantabrians
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 12:45 pm | Health Research Council
5 December 2012 Infamous nor’wester could affect future health of Cantabrians – study Latest research suggests that the predicted increase in heat-related extreme weather events as a result of climate change – in particular the infamous nor’wester ... More >>
Women scoop Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowships
Monday, 12 November 2012, 1:52 pm | Health Research Council
Monday, 12 November 2012 Women scoop Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowships worth a total $1.5m More >>
Study Shows Aspirin Can Help Prevent Dangerous Blood Clots
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 4:30 pm | Health Research Council
An international study, part-funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC), shows low-dose aspirin is a cheap and effective way to prevent potentially deadly blood clots in the veins of the leg or in the lungs. More >>
Small babies, big costs
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:27 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has announced $65.2M of government research funding investment into issues that impact most heavily on the health of New Zealanders. More >>
New approaches in cardiovascular disease and cancer
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:25 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has announced $65.2M of government research funding investment into issues that impact most heavily on the health of New Zealanders. More >>
Tackling obesity and diabetes in New Zealand
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:22 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has announced $65.2M of government research funding investment into issues that impact most heavily on the health of New Zealanders. More >>
Vital research for critically ill patients
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:20 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has announced $65.2M of government research funding investment into issues that impact most heavily on the health of New Zealanders. More >>
New weapons in the war on infectious diseases
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:18 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has announced $65.2M of government research funding investment into issues that impact most heavily on the health of New Zealanders. More >>
Joint investment in major new cancer research initiative
Monday, 31 October 2011, 5:11 pm | Health Research Council
Announced today by the Minister of Health, Hon Tony Ryall and the Minister of Science and Innovation, Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) and the Ministry of Health have made a joint commitment to co-invest in three new ... More >>
HRC publication:20years of supporting innovative NZ research
Monday, 5 September 2011, 3:00 pm | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) this year celebrates 20 years of supporting innovative health research in New Zealand by publishing highlights of some of the groundbreaking research that has benefited from HRC funding. More >>
HRC announces $74.56 million funding investment
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 11:17 am | Health Research Council
Groundbreaking new research on cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and the human impact of natural disasters is included the $74.56M of government research funding announced today by The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC). The investment ... More >>
Research seeks new weapons against cancer
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 10:18 am | Health Research Council
New Zealand researchers are developing a new test for prostate and bladder cancer that is so sensitive, it can detect just a single cancer cell that is washed out in the urine. The advent of new technology has made it possible to improve on the ... More >>
Counties Manukau DHB patients to benefit from HRC funding
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 10:15 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has today announced a $74.56 million funding investment into health research, including two projects which will be conducted by researchers in the Counties Manukau District Health Board’s (DHB) Centre for ... More >>
Research focuses on improving outcomes for victims of stroke
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 10:12 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has today announced a $74.56 million funding investment into health research, including three projects which will investigate new ways of prescribing and supporting rehabilitation following a stroke. More >>
Youth hazardous drinking research receives HRC funding
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 10:09 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has today announced a $74.56 million funding investment into health research, including two projects which have a focus on youth alcohol and self-harm issues. The importance of generating an evidence base ... More >>
Can a pill help to keep weight off?
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 10:06 am | Health Research Council
New HRC research: Can a pill help to keep weight off and does diabetes damage the ‘power-supply’ to the heart? More >>
