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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.
  • Improving adherence to a reduced carbohydrate diet for women with gestational diabetes

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $30,951.00
    Researchers:
    Ms Tutangi Amataiti
    ,
    Dr Rosemary Hall
    ,
    Professor Jeremy Krebs
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Masters Scholarship
  • Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Samoans towards the COVID-19 vaccine

    Year:
    2022
    Approved budget:
    $31,800.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Letava Tafuna'i
    ,
    Emeritus Professor Michael Tatley
    ,
    Associate Professor Faafetai Sopoaga
    ,
    Professor Rhiannon Braund
    ,
    Professor Pauline Norris
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Masters Scholarship
  • A preliminary screening of selected Pacific medicinal plants for anti-diabetic bioactivity

    Year:
    2012
    Approved budget:
    $10,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Edward Saafi
    Host:
    Health Research Council of New Zealand
    Proposal type
    Māori and Pacific Health Development Grant
  • Rangatahi-developed nutrition and wellbeing guidelines

    Year:
    2024
    Approved budget:
    $4,998.40
    Researchers:
    Professor Dr David Tipene-Leach
    ,
    Professor Boyd Swinburn
    ,
    Dr Rachael Glassey
    ,
    Dr Renee Railton
    Host:
    Te Pūkenga - Eastern Institute of Technology
    Proposal type
    Māori Health Knowledge Translation Grant
  • Pasifika solutions to reduce sugary drink consumption

    Year:
    2015
    Approved budget:
    $300,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Gerhard Sundborn
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki Health Research Fellowship
  • Improving publicly funded Pacific bariatric surgery patients' retention rates

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $296,503.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Tamasin Taylor
    ,
    Dr Ofa Dewes
    ,
    Professor Richard Siegert
    ,
    Dr Wendy Wrapson
    ,
    Professor Peter Shepherd
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki Health Research Fellowship
  • Rheumatic Fever

    Year:
    2018
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Knowledge Translation Grant
  • Towards a new Penicillin for Rheumatic Fever prevention

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Knowledge Translation Grant
  • Me'akai, Suka mo e Mo'ui Lotolu (Food, diabetes and total wellbeing)

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Soana Muimuiheata
    ,
    Associate Professor Gael Mearns
    ,
    Associate Professor Sione Vaka
    ,
    Professor Elizabeth Smythe
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Knowledge Translation Grant
  • Talanoa 'o e Me'akai mo e Suka

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Soana Muimuiheata
    ,
    Associate Professor Gael Mearns
    ,
    Associate Professor Sione Vaka
    ,
    Professor Elizabeth Smythe
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Knowledge Translation Grant
  • Concept of Kato Polopola - Holistic approach to diabetes management

    Year:
    2023
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Soana Muimuiheata
    ,
    Associate Professor Gael Mearns
    ,
    Associate Professor Sione Vaka
    ,
    Professor Elizabeth Smythe
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Knowledge Translation Grant
  • Family Wellbeing - Food and diabetes management

    Year:
    2023
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Soana Muimuiheata
    ,
    Associate Professor Gael Mearns
    ,
    Professor Elizabeth Smythe
    ,
    Associate Professor Sione Vaka
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Knowledge Translation Grant
  • Kupesi ‘o e Nofo ‘a Kainga.

    Year:
    2023
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Mrs Litiuingi Ahio
    ,
    Dr Malakai Ofanoa
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Knowledge Translation Grant
  • Me'akai/Food and Suka/Diabetes - Tongan youth perspectives

    Year:
    2024
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Soana Muimuiheata
    ,
    Associate Professor Gael Mearns
    ,
    Professor Elizabeth Smythe
    ,
    Associate Professor Sione Vaka
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Knowledge Translation Grant
  • Talanoa and Hermeneutic Phenomenology Approach

    Year:
    2024
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Soana Muimuiheata
    ,
    Professor Elizabeth Smythe
    ,
    Associate Professor Sione Vaka
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Knowledge Translation Grant