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New members sought for the HRC's Public Health Research Committee

We are looking for new members to join our Public Health Research Committee. The committee advises on public health research funding offered through a range of HRC grant types, such as project and programme grants and career development awards.

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HRC Ethics Summer Studentships

Read summaries of our 2023 HRC Ethics Summer Studentship recipients' research findings in the latest issue of Ethics Notes, including a discussion on whether genetic testing for gastric cancer risk should be restricted by age.

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Marae-based researcher receives medal for transformative work in Māori communities

Cheryl Davies, head of Tu Kotahi Māori Asthma and Research Trust in Lower Hutt, has been awarded the HRC's Te Tohu Rapuora Medal for making a tangible difference to improving health outcomes.

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