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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Good news for people wanting to quit smoking

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    Smokers wanting to kick the habit needn’t be too worried about gaining a lot of weight after quitting, according to newly published University of Otago research.

  • Exploring a new protein replacement therapy

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    Associate Professor Geoffrey Krissansen is one of the first recipients of the inaugural HRC Explorer Grants.

  • Study identifies key to brain's role in fertility

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    Professor Allan Herbison and his team at the University of Otago, Dunedin, have made a landmark discovery that opens the door to new fertility treatments
  • Anaemia in the womb affects adult heart health

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    Adults who developed anaemia in their mothers' wombs may be at greater risk of heart problems, according to a study led by HRC Clinical Research Training Fellow Dr Alexandra Wallace.
  • Virus particles set to help fight cancer

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    University of Otago researchers have now developed virus-like particles to the point where they could be trialled to deliver anti-cancer vaccines and treatments in people.
  • $1.2m high blood pressure trial funded

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    A $1.2 million nationwide project, funded by the Health Innovation Partnership, will evaluate how care for people with resistant high blood pressure can be improved in New Zealand.
  • Professor Michael Baker awarded Liley Medal

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    Professor Michael Baker from the University of Otago, Wellington, has been awarded the HRC's prestigious Liley Medal at the 2013 Research Honours Dinner.
  • $1.5m to foster Māori health research

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    Today the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) announced $1.5 million in funding to emerging Māori health researchers as part of its 2014 Career Development Awards programme.