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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Otago cancer researcher awarded top medal

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    University of Otago Professor Parry Guilford, whose groundbreaking research into stomach cancer has saved many lives worldwide, has received the HRC's Beaven Medal.
  • Unravelling the mysteries of allergic response

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    Researchers at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in Wellington are a step closer to unravelling some of the mysteries surrounding what triggers an allergic response.

  • Kiwi device revolutionises heart exercise tests

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    A unique “cycle ergometer" designed to allow patients to perform exercise tests during an MRI examination is providing new, previously unobtainable information on heart abnormalities under exercise-induced stress.
  • Hand sanitisers don't reduce school absences

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    University of Otago researchers have found that installing alcohol-based hand sanitisers in classrooms doesn't reduce school absences in children.
  • Bonus funding for breast cancer research

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    The HRC is pleased to announce the funding of two additional research projects that will aim to contribute to the goal of improving and ultimately ensuring breast cancer survival in New Zealan

  • New HRC Pacific Health Research Fellowship available

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    The HRC is pleased to announce a new Pacific Career Development Award named The Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki Health Research Fellowship to support high-quality Pacific health research in priority areas.
  • Patients pleased with levels of prostate cancer care

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    A three year $900,000 study into prostate cancer care shows most men and their families are pleased with the care they received.

  • Hui focuses on improving Māori health

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    Māori health researchers from throughout NZ to discuss the latest research to improve health outcomes for Māori at HRC Hui.