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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • NZ's 'virus hunters' make new discovery

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    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).

  • Natural quit smoking remedy trumps NRT

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    New Zealand researchers have found that a low-cost, plant-based product called cytisine is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) at helping smokers quit.
  • Growing international research collaborations

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    Two of New Zealand’s top health research scientists, Professor Andy Mercer and Professor Michael Baker, have been in London this week to attend the Heads of International Research Organisations (HI

  • HRC’s Acting Chief Executive, Lex Davidson, passes

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    The HRC is extremely sad to announce that our Chief Financial Officer and Acting Chief Executive Alexander (Lex) Davidson passed away early in the morning of Monday, 1 December 2014.

  • Housing programme takes top PM science prize

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    Professor Phillipa Howden-Chapman and her 28-strong research team have been awarded the top Prime Minister’s Science Prize for their work on the HRC-funded He Kainga Oranga/Housing and Health Research Programme.
  • AUT University Professor named as HRC's new Chief Executive

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    Experienced public health researcher Professor Kathryn McPherson has been appointed the new Chief Executive of the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC).

  • Liley Medal awarded for Hepatitis C breakthrough

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    Auckland City Hospital hepatologist Professor Edward Gane received the HRC's Liley Medal at last night's Research Honours Dinner in Wellington for demonstrating a safer, more effective treatment for people with hepatitis C virus.
  • Sir Charles Hercus Fellow to study chronic stress

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    The damaging effects on our bodies and brains from chronic stress is the focus of a Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowship, announced today as part of the HRC's career development awards programme.