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Māori Health Research Given A Boost By The HRC
Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 10:06 am | Health Research Council
Improving the health and well being of Māori is a key priority for a group of emerging Māori health researchers. More >>
Improving care for people with chronic conditions
Friday, 22 December 2006, 2:04 pm | Health Research Council
Chronic conditions are responsible for the majority of all deaths in New Zealand and account for approximately 70 per cent of health care expenditure. More >>
HRC opens door for international health research
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 10:55 am | Health Research Council
Three research grants awarded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) will boost international links between health researchers. More >>
HRC Chief Executive farewelled after 15 years
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 11:01 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) farewells its Chief Executive Dr Bruce Scoggins after 15 years of outstanding service and creative leadership. Dr Scoggins was appointed as Chief Executive of the HRC in October 1991 and retires ... More >>
Pacific Postdoctoral Fellow investigates cancer
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 3:14 pm | Health Research Council
Cancer is a major public health problem for Pacific peoples both in the Pacific and New Zealand. More >>
New Chief Executive for Health Research Council
Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 2:53 pm | Health Research Council
The Chair of the Board of the HRC, Emeritus Professor Graeme Fraser, said today he was very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Robin Olds, B Med Sc, MB Ch B (Distinction), Ph D, FRCPA to the position of Chief Executive of the Health Research ... More >>
$2.8M additional funding for health research
Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 12:12 am | Health Research Council
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has awarded an additional $2.8M in funding through its annual funding round for 2006. Three new projects have been funded and a total of $32M has now been awarded to 40 projects in the funding round. More >>
Chch researchers awarded additional $2.3M funding
Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 12:11 am | Health Research Council
Two Christchurch health research teams have been awarded $2.3M in the Health Research Council of New Zealand’s (HRC) 2006 annual funding round. The HRC has awarded an additional $2.8M for three new projects through its annual funding round for 2006. ... More >>
Researcher to join major international study
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 3:27 pm | Health Research Council
Research into prostate cancer will be given a boost through an international collaboration with a New Zealand health researcher and Oxford University. More >>
Whanau takes centre stage at health research hui
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 1:18 pm | Health Research Council
Whanau Tu, Whanau ora, meaning ‘Strong and Healthier Families’ will be the key theme underpinning the Health Research Council of New Zealand’s (HRC) annual hui for Mâori health research – ‘Hui Whakapiripiri 2006’. More >>
Researchers to build international partnerships
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 2:22 pm | Health Research Council
Investment into international research collaborations is helping New Zealand health research teams to participate in high-end, international research programmes which will benefit the health of all New Zealanders. More >>
Health researchers investigate major issues
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 10:53 am | Health Research Council
A number of significant health issues facing New Zealanders will be addressed by Wellington researchers in the latest Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) funding round grants. More >>
Palmerston North hub for emerging health research
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 10:49 am | Health Research Council
Two Palmerston North-based health researchers have been awarded Emerging Researcher First Grants as part of the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) annual funding round announced today. More >>
Research focus on improving Maori health outcomes
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 10:44 am | Health Research Council
Research to address cardiovascular disease (CVD) in M a ori is among several new Maori health research contracts announced by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) today. More >>
Major health issues tackled by Dunedin researchers
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 10:38 am | Health Research Council
A number of major health issues affecting New Zealanders will be tackled by Dunedin researchers following the latest funding round results announced by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) today. More >>
Family violence and depression research
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 10:31 am | Health Research Council
The effect of childhood exposure to family violence and later parenting risk is the focus of one of five new research contracts in Christchurch announced by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) today. More >>
Wide ranging health research projects funded
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 10:28 am | Health Research Council
New health research grants announced by the Health Research Council of NewZealand (HRC) today worth $61.4 million, will address a wide range of health issues in New Zealand. More >>
Variety of research programmes amongHRC grants
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 10:22 am | Health Research Council
Four major research programmes were among 56 health research contracts worth $61.4 million announced by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) today. More >>
Young researchers among best future scientists
Thursday, 8 June 2006, 10:47 am | Health Research Council
New research has found evidence that some people are more likely to become addicted to nicotine because of their genes. Dr Rod Lea from Environmental Science and Research (ESR) in Wellington, is investigating how a liver enzyme called CYP2A6 metabolises ... More >>
Minister to launch Pacific Health Research Plan
Tuesday, 21 February 2006, 1:02 pm | Health Research Council
The Minister of Health, Pete Hodgson, will launch the Health Research Council of New Zealand’s new Strategic Plan for Pacific Health Research at the Ministry of Health’s Pacific Health Provider Fono at Waipuna Hotel, Mt Wellington, Auckland on Thursday ... More >>
