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Marae-based Health Researcher Receives Medal For Transformative Work In Māori Communities

Thursday, 28 November 2024, 8:46 pm | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

HRC Chief Executive Professor Sunny Collings says Cheryl Davies and Tu Kotahi’s research has led to tangible health gains through the delivery of effective and timely health services. More >>

NZ-led Research Team Honoured For Influencing Global Fertility And Gynaecology Practices

Thursday, 21 November 2024, 10:01 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

The team of New Zealand and international researchers were presented with the Beaven Medal for excellence in translational health research at the Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours ceremony at Auckland Museum. More >>

Using Human Digital Twins To Explore A New Paradigm In Diabetes Care

Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 9:31 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) is funding exploratory research into the use of ‘human digital twins’ and artificial intelligence aimed at reversing Type 2 diabetes. More >>

Study To Use AI To Avoid Over- And Under-prescribing Medicines For Older New Zealanders

Friday, 24 May 2024, 5:44 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

A newly funded study will seek to develop New Zealand’s first digital tool using AI technology to guide the safer use of medicines in older adults and reduce the amount of harmful or unnecessary medicines prescribed. More >>

Ones To Watch: The Next Generation Of Māori And Pacific Health Research Leaders

Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 5:43 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has today announced more than $5.6 million in funding to help support nine talented Māori and Pacific health researchers to become leaders in their field. More >>

Better Patient Care At Heart Of NZ’s $35M Spend On New Research Programmes

Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 5:20 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

Research to eradicate inequities in cancer survival for Māori has gained funding from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC). It’s one of several five-year research programmes awarded a combined total of $35 million announced today. Cancer ... More >>

NZ Research Sector Awarded $53.7 Million To Tackle A Range Of Health Issues

Thursday, 29 June 2023, 3:55 pm | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has today announced $53.7 million in government funding for research into pressing health issues, including a large trial to help New Zealanders quit vaping and a project to improve the health and ... More >>

Study To Probe Alcohol Companies’ Use Of The Metaverse To Recruit New Young Drinkers

Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 12:25 pm | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

In one of the first studies of its kind, New Zealand researchers will soon be delving into the immersive next-generation version of the internet – the metaverse – to discover how the marketing and engagement practices of alcohol companies could ... More >>

New Māori-led Research To Help Encourage More Bone Marrow Donors

Thursday, 15 December 2022, 6:33 pm | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

A Whakatāne mum who set up a charity with her husband to help support whanāu who have a child with cancer has been awarded a community research grant from the Health Research Council (HRC) to explore Māori perspectives on bone marrow donation. Established ... More >>

Is Being Hooked On Sugar A Lifestyle Choice Or An Addiction?

Thursday, 12 May 2022, 5:32 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

It can be incredibly hard to resist the lure of lollies, cupcakes and other sweet treats, especially for those of us with a sweet tooth. But what if this craving for sugary foods wasn’t a lifestyle choice but a sign of a sugar addiction? University ... More >>

$38M To Support Independent Research In New Zealand

Tuesday, 10 May 2022, 9:35 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

Independent research organisations (IROs) doing crucial health research will receive funding to the value of $38.3 million from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC). The funding will be distributed among four IROs, spread over a maximum period ... More >>

Funding For Emerging Researchers Prepares Research Workforce For Future Health Challenges

Friday, 12 November 2021, 10:03 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

New Zealand’s most promising emerging researchers have been awarded $11.3 million to undertake high-quality research and develop the skills to address current and future health challenges. Associate Research, Science and Innovation Minister, Hon ... More >>

Are The Flavours Added To E-cigarettes Safe?

Monday, 31 May 2021, 5:45 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

Gooseberry fizz. Strawberry watermelon bubble gum. Vanilla custard. These flavours – just some of what is a huge range of e-cigarette flavours available in New Zealand – sound harmless enough, but are they really? University of Otago food scientists ... More >>

New Studies Put Health Equity At Centre Of COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Monday, 14 December 2020, 6:03 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has today announced more than $6.3 million in funding for 11 new research studies designed to help ensure equitable health and wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders during the recovery from COVID-19 ... More >>

Study To Get More Kiwis Participating In Clinical Trials And Reaping The Potential Health Benefits

Thursday, 26 November 2020, 8:29 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

A new study led by a national team of expert clinicians and health researchers will explore ways to increase the number of New Zealanders participating in clinical trials – particularly those living in rural communities and Māori and Pasifika – to ... More >>

Preliminary Findings Show Arthritis Drug To Be Effective In Treating Sickest COVID-19 Patients

Friday, 20 November 2020, 8:22 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

Critically ill patients with COVID-19 who are given a drug that reduces inflammation by modifying the immune system require less time receiving intensive care treatment, an international study has found. The early findings, which are yet to be published, ... More >>

Studies Show Improved Outcomes For COVID-19 Patients Receiving Steroid Treatments

Thursday, 3 September 2020, 8:23 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

Research into critically ill patients with COVID-19, published today in JAMA, shows fewer patients died and less intensive care (ICU) support was required when patients received corticosteroids compared with usual treatment. And the effect was consistent ... More >>

Healthy Homes For All Kiwis At Heart Of Major New Research Programme

Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 8:07 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

The team whose highly influential research provided the evidence base for such major changes to New Zealand’s housing policy as the EECA Warmer Homes insulation scheme and new national Healthy Housing Standards for rental properties have received a ... More >>

Newly Funded Study Aims To Improve Outcomes For More Than One In 10 New Zealand Births

Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 8:05 am | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

New Zealand researchers are about to undertake the largest-ever trial of corticosteroids in women having planned caesareans, to assess the treatment’s benefit and potential harm in newborns. Associate Professor Katie Groom from The University of Auckland’s ... More >>

HRC Announces New Funding Grants For Mid-career Researchers

Friday, 29 May 2020, 4:31 pm | Health Research Council Of New Zealand

New grants give mid-career researchers a funding boost The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) today capped off a month of research investment with nearly $3 million awarded to mid-career researchers for studies that address significant ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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