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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Study to test new technology for assessing pathogen removal in NZ’s drinking water

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    A new study will test a novel technology for assessing the removal of pathogens in New Zealand’s drinking water filtration systems in the hope of preventing outbreaks of gastroenteritis.

  • Soaring skin infections linked to antibacterial resistance

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    A topical cream containing antibiotics that is widely used for treating skin infections caused by staphylococcal (‘staph’) bacteria could have perversely contributed to New Zealand’s soaring rate of staph skin infections.
  • Upcoming breast cancer research opportunities

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    The HRC and its funding partners, Breast Cancer Cure and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, are excited to announce two upcoming research opportunities.
  • Stroke expert’s global contribution recognised

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    Professor Valery Feigin has tonight been recognised for his outstanding contribution to stroke and traumatic brain injury research at a special ceremony at Auckland University of T

  • 2016 Rutherford Lectures

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    Bone expert Distinguished Professor Ian Reid from the University of Auckland is presenting this year's Rutherford Lecture throughout New Zealand.
  • Victoria University health researchers honoured

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    Sociology Professor Kevin Dew and Māori health researcher Dr Kirsten Smiler from Victoria University of Wellington have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to health research.
  • New research targets drug-resistant breast cancer

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    New Zealand researchers will soon use cutting-edge genetic technology to help control resistance to the latest drug for treating HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
  • The changing role of community pharmacists

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    Pharmacists are the recognised medicines experts, but is New Zealand making the most of their skills?