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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.

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  • 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

  • Measuring and boosting waning immunity to measles in young adults

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,163,259.24
    Researchers:
    Professor Peter McIntyre
    ,
    Professor James Ussher
    ,
    Dr Emma Best
    ,
    Dr Rob Van Binnendijk
    ,
    Dr Andrew Anglemyer
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Project

  • 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
    ,
    Ms Lorraine Castelino
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project

  • Aetiology-focused treatment: a new paradigm for empiric pneumonia treatment

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,192,690.68
    Researchers:
    Dr Michael Maze
    ,
    Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
    ,
    Professor David Murdoch
    ,
    Professor Steve Chambers
    ,
    Dr Catherina Chang
    ,
    Professor Bob Hancox
    ,
    Dr Susan Morpeth
    ,
    Dr Susan Taylor
    ,
    Dr Jonathan Williman
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Project

  • Harnessing lung resident immune cells for mucosal vaccines

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,975.40
    Researchers:
    Dr Lisa Connor
    ,
    Dr Benjamin Compton
    ,
    Professor Ian Hermans
    ,
    Professor Gavin Painter
    Host:
    Research Trust of Victoria University of Wellington
    Proposal type
    Project

  • Extracellular DNA repair: a role in antimicrobial resistance?

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $150,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Adele Williamson
    ,
    Dr Joanna Hicks
    Host:
    University of Waikato
    Proposal type
    Explorer Grant

  • Repurposing anti-viral immunity to combat Neisseria gonorrhoeae

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $150,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr William Kelton
    ,
    Dr Joanna Hicks
    Host:
    University of Waikato
    Proposal type
    Explorer Grant

  • The warfare between bacteria and bacteriophage, its benefits to humankind

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $150,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Venkata Chelikani
    ,
    Dr Nadia Mitchell
    ,
    Dr Samantha Murray
    Host:
    Lincoln University
    Proposal type
    Explorer Grant

  • Genomic epidemiology of human respiratory viruses in Aotearoa

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $1,196,858.43
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor Jemma Geoghegan
    ,
    Dr Joep de Ligt
    ,
    Ms Lauren Jelley
    ,
    Dr Xiaoyun Ren
    ,
    Dr Sue Huang
    ,
    Mr Andrew Sporle
    ,
    Dr David Welch
    ,
    Professor Nigel French
    ,
    Professor David Murdoch
    ,
    Professor Colin Simpson
    ,
    Professor Edward Holmes
    ,
    Professor Nikki Turner
    ,
    Dr David Winter
    ,
    Professor Dr Jing Wang
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Project

  • Development of rifampicin as a dry powder inhaler for tuberculosis

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $1,086,230.65
    Researchers:
    Dr Jack Dummer
    ,
    Associate Professor Shyamal Das
    ,
    Professor Philip Hill
    ,
    Dr Bachti Alisjahbana
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Project

  • A vaccine for Staphylococcus aureus

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,789.30
    Researchers:
    Professor John Fraser
    ,
    Dr Fiona Radcliff
    ,
    Dr Ries Langley
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project

  • Targeting metabolic dysregulation to eradicate drug resistant M. tuberculosis

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,544.36
    Researchers:
    Dr Matthew McNeil
    ,
    Associate Professor Michael Berney
    ,
    Professor Mark Hampton
    ,
    Professor Gregory Cook
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Project

  • ARISE FLUIDS Aotearoa Randomised Controlled Trial

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,949.75
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor Peter Jones
    ,
    Nina Baker
    ,
    Professor Paul Young
    ,
    Dr Colin McArthur
    ,
    Dr Martin Than
    ,
    Professor Papaarangi Reid
    ,
    Dr Kim Yates
    ,
    Dr Eunicia Tan
    ,
    Dr Anna Vosseteig
    ,
    Dr Robert Martynoga
    ,
    Dr Michael Connelly
    ,
    Dr Matthew Moore
    ,
    Professor Christopher Frampton
    ,
    Dr Alisa Higgins
    ,
    Dr Stephen MacDonald
    ,
    Professor Stuart Dalziel
    Host:
    Medical Research Institute of New Zealand
    Proposal type
    Project

  • New targets for infectious disease - tackling antimicrobial resistance

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $1,200,000.00
    Researchers:
    Professor Emily Parker
    ,
    Dr Wanting Jiao
    ,
    Professor Peter Tyler
    ,
    Professor Gregory Cook
    ,
    Associate Professor Jeremy Lott
    ,
    Dr Gerd Mittelstadt
    ,
    Dr Matthew McNeil
    Host:
    Research Trust of Victoria University of Wellington
    Proposal type
    Project

  • A kaupapa Māori analysis of Māori cannabis and methamphetamine use

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $554,400.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Erena Wikaire
    ,
    Professor Te Kani Kingi
    ,
    Associate Professor Matire Harwood
    ,
    Dr Mihi Ratima
    ,
    Mr Andrew Sporle
    ,
    Professor Joseph Kaholokula
    ,
    Mrs Moe Milne
    Host:
    Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi
    Proposal type
    Hohua Tutengaehe Fellowship

  • Effectiveness of alcohol warning labels: research to reduce alcohol-related harm

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,999.65
    Researchers:
    Professor Natalie Walker
    ,
    Professor Bodo Lang
    ,
    Dr Anna Rolleston
    ,
    Dr Joya Kemper
    ,
    Dr Yannan Jiang
    ,
    Professor Cliona Ni Mhurchu
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project

  • Combining cytisine and nicotine vapes: a randomised trial in smoking cessation

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,439,365.00
    Researchers:
    Professor Natalie Walker
    ,
    Professor Joanne Barnes
    ,
    Dr George Laking
    ,
    Ms Varsha Parag
    ,
    Professor Christopher Bullen
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project

  • Hooked on Sugar: Addiction or lifestyle choice

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $150,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Simone Rodda
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Explorer Grant

  • Regulating retail vaping to support smoking cessation

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,839.52
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor Christopher Wilkins
    ,
    Professor Janet Hoek
    ,
    Dr Alexander Schnack
    ,
    Dr Geoff Kira
    ,
    Professor El-Shadan Tautolo
    ,
    Dr Jude Ball
    ,
    Dr Marta Rychert
    ,
    Dr Penelope Truman
    ,
    Dr Jose Romeo
    ,
    Dr Stefania Mattea
    Host:
    Massey University
    Proposal type
    Project

  • The evaluation of treatment outcomes for methamphetamine dependence in Aotearoa

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,839.40
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor David Newcombe
    ,
    Ms Pam Armstrong
    ,
    Professor Jane Sheridan
    ,
    Professor Natalie Walker
    ,
    Dr Braden Te Ao
    ,
    Dr Rodrigo Ramalho
    ,
    Ms Varsha Parag
    ,
    Associate Professor Vili Nosa
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Project

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