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HRC Research Repository

This library contains details of HRC-funded studies over the past 10 years, including study title, lay summary, lead investigator, host organisation, the sum awarded, year of study commencement, and contract duration.
  • Multimorbidity and cardiovascular disease risk prediction

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $260,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Emma Church
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Treatment of Impetigo with Antiseptics - Replacing Antibiotics (TIARA) Trial

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $160,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Sarah Primhak
    ,
    Dr Emma Best
    ,
    Associate Professor John Thompson
    ,
    Dr Alison Leversha
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Understanding measles: severity and sequelae

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,104,966.40
    Researchers:
    Dr Emma Best
    ,
    Dr Anna Howe
    ,
    Dr Owen Sinclair
    ,
    Dr Gary Reynolds
    ,
    Dr Kuang-Chih Hsiao
    ,
    Dr Jocelyn Neutze
    ,
    Dr Alana Cavadino
    ,
    Dr Rachel Webb
    ,
    Dr Teuila Percival
    ,
    Dr Fiona Perelini
    ,
    Dr Maria Poynter
    ,
    Dr Catherine Gilchrist
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project
  • Why do outcomes of critical congenital heart disease in NZ differ by ethnicity?

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $260,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Simone Watkins
    ,
    Dr Monique Stein-de Laat
    ,
    Professor Frank Bloomfield
    ,
    Dr Thomas Gentles
    ,
    Dr Teuila Percival
    ,
    Professor Dr Sue Crengle
    ,
    Dr Elza Cloete
    ,
    Dr Lynn Sadler
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Clinical Training Fellowship
  • How does preeclampsia in pregnancy lead to early cardiovascular disease?

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,914.40
    Researchers:
    Professor Larry Chamley
    ,
    Dr Carolyn Barrett
    ,
    Professor Katie Groom
    ,
    Associate Professor Qi Chen
    ,
    Dr Charlotte Oyston
    ,
    Dr Sandy Lau
    ,
    Dr Yourong Feng
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project
  • Predicting cardiovascular risk from diabetic eye screening photographs

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,198,293.95
    Researchers:
    Professor Rinki Murphy
    ,
    Professor Rodney Jackson
    ,
    Dr Ehsan Vaghefi
    ,
    Dr David Squirrell
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project
  • Neural chip platforms for drug translation in paediatric brainstem gliomas

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,977.45
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor Charles Unsworth
    ,
    Associate Professor David Ziegler
    ,
    Dr Maria Tsoli
    ,
    Associate Professor Scott Graham
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project
  • Effects of unique Pacific gene variants on immunity and metabolic disease

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $398,248.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Natalie Netzler
    ,
    Professor Peter Shepherd
    ,
    Dr John Taylor
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Developing an assessment tool to gauge barriers to vaccination

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $896,195.55
    Researchers:
    Professor Nikki Turner
    ,
    Associate Professor Margie Danchin
    ,
    Dr Janine Paynter
    ,
    Dr Emma Best
    ,
    Dr Jessica Kaufman
    ,
    Dr Esther Willing
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project
  • Targeting the right atrium, the forgotten chamber of the heart

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,999.65
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor Jichao Zhao
    ,
    Professor Vadim Fedorov
    ,
    Associate Professor Martin Stiles
    ,
    Associate Professor Regis Lamberts
    ,
    Professor Bruce Smaill
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project
  • Nesian narratives: Enhancing sexuality education for Pacific communities

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $442,511.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia
    ,
    Ms Jacinta Fa'alili-Fidow
    ,
    Professor Katie Fitzpatrick
    ,
    Associate Professor Damon Salesa
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Lymphocyte specific kinase inhibitors for controlling immunotherapy toxicity

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,974.10
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor Jack Flanagan
    ,
    Dr Julie Spicer
    ,
    Dr Kimiora Henare
    ,
    Professor Joseph Trapani
    ,
    Dr Jiney Jose
    ,
    Dr Jagdish Jaiswal
    ,
    Professor Peter Shepherd
    ,
    Professor William Denny
    ,
    Dr Swarna Gamage
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project
  • Knowledge, attitudes and practices of COVID-19 among Pacific people in Aotearoa

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,482.35
    Researchers:
    Associate Dean Collin Tukuitonga
    ,
    Dr Sam Manuela
    ,
    Dr Gerard Sonder
    ,
    Dr Debbie Ryan
    ,
    Dr Corina Grey
    ,
    Dr Apisalome Talemaitoga
    ,
    Dr Tamasin Taylor
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Project
  • Psychedelic-assisted therapy in advanced-stage cancer patients

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $249,333.50
    Researchers:
    Dr Lisa Reynolds
    ,
    Associate Professor Suresh Muthukumaraswamy
    ,
    Dr Nicholas Hoeh
    ,
    Associate Professor Frederick Sundram
    ,
    Dr Alana Cavadino
    ,
    Dr Nicola Lawrence
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Emerging Researcher First Grant
  • Vascular risk equity for all New Zealanders

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $4,999,920.55
    Researchers:
    Professor Rodney Jackson
    ,
    Associate Professor Susan Wells
    ,
    Associate Professor Matire Harwood
    ,
    Professor Dr Sue Crengle
    ,
    Associate Professor Katrina Poppe
    ,
    Professor Thomas Lumley
    ,
    Dr Vanessa Selak
    ,
    Dr Jamie-Lee Rahiri
    ,
    Dr Romana Pylypchuk
    ,
    Dr Claris Chung
    ,
    Dr Corina Grey
    ,
    Mrs Julie Winter-Smith
    ,
    Associate Professor Monique Jonas
    ,
    Professor Nicola Dalbeth
    ,
    Ms Catherine Choi
    ,
    Dr Jinfeng Zhao
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Programme
  • Development of a novel tissue-engineered heart valve

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $150,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Steve Waqanivavalagi
    ,
    Mr Marcus Ground
    ,
    Mr Paget Milsom
    ,
    Professor Jillian Cornish
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Explorer Grant
  • An overlooked opportunity to exploit heart rate variability

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $150,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr June-Chiew Han
    ,
    Professor Andrew Taberner
    ,
    Dr Kenneth Tran
    ,
    Professor Julian Paton
    ,
    Associate Professor Rohit Ramchandra
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Explorer Grant
  • Development of a novel device to rapidly test embryos during IVF

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $150,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Lynsey Cree
    ,
    Professor Larry Chamley
    ,
    Dr Colin Hisey
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Explorer Grant