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The HRC has awarded more than $2.1 million to emerging researchers. Among them is Dr Narun Pornpattananangkul (Dr Pat) who plans to examine thousands of brain scans to identify the key brain processes underlying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The first trial of lung cancer screening in New Zealand is about to get underway following a nearly $2 million grant from the Health Research Council facilitated through the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases programme.

Together with our partners, we are pleased to announce the recipients of three Requests for Proposals with a strong health equity focus. 

An investigation into the cyber security incident that impacted the Health Research Council's IT environment has now been completed.

Applications for high-quality research that will drive equitable cancer outcomes for New Zealanders are now open as part of a new funding initiative by the HRC, Te Aho o Te Kahu – the Cancer Control Agency, and the Ministry of Health. 

We are pleased to announce that the Health Research Council's 2021 Health Delivery Research Investment Round will launch on 9 February 2021.

The Health Research Council has engaged external assistance to address a cyber security incident affecting the organisation’s IT environment. 

In February 2021, the HRC, Te Aho o Te Kahu (the Cancer Control Agency) and the Ministry of Health will release a Request for Proposals to fund research that will drive equitable cancer outcomes for New Zealanders.