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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Geneva gene researcher back for Massey graduation

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    Auckland scientist and HRC Māori Health Research PhD recipient, Dr Chris Rodley, travelled a long way to pick up his PhD at the first of six Massey University graduation ceremonies in Tak

  • Study highlights rescue workers' achievements

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    Early results from a study into the occupational health of emergency workers shows they played a vital role during the Christchurch earthquakes and aftershocks.
  • Opportunity for researchers with collaborations in China

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    The Health Research Council of New Zealand would like to advise interested New Zealand researchers who have demonstrated collaborations with China-based researchers that funding opportunities

  • Exploring heart disease in Pacific communities

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    John Sluyter from The University of Auckland will use his Pacific health research fellowship to explore whether it's possible to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease in Pacific communities.
  • Heart disease targeted in Pacific awards

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    Ten Pacific health researchers will receive a share of $1.09 million in funding from the HRC, with two top awards focusing on Pacific peoples and heart disease.
  • Podiatrist's journey to make a difference

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    Māori podiatrist Steve York's decision to embark on a research career has resulted in the first detailed account of the state of diabetes-related lower limb amputations in Northland.
  • Fast-track diagnostic tool cuts hospital admissions

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    A new fast-track cardiac diagnostic tool trialled at Christchurch Hospital is already cutting down the number of unnecessary hospital admissions involving people presenting with chest pain.

  • HRC Pacific Health Research Fono 2012

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    Pacific Edge: Transforming Knowledge into Innovative Practice
    18 - 19 April 2012 | Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland