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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.
  • Understanding dyspnoea and exercise limitation in interstitial lung disease

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $316,975.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Charlotte Chen
    ,
    Dr James Fisher
    ,
    Professor John Kolbe
    ,
    Professor Julian Paton
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Implementing effective treatments: Parent training for cUonduct problems

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $320,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Melanie Woodfield
    ,
    Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
    ,
    Professor Sally Merry
    ,
    Dr Tania Cargo
    Host:
    Auckland Hospitals Research And Endowment Fund
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Does a sleep intervention reduce weight gain in infancy? A novel approach

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $320,000.00
    Researchers:
    Ms Louise Fangupo
    ,
    Professor Rachael Taylor
    ,
    Dr Justine Camp
    ,
    Professor Rosalina Richards
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Mindfulness based cognitive therapy for family carers of people with dementia

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $319,802.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Emme Chacko
    ,
    Associate Professor Gary Cheung
    ,
    Associate Professor Sarah Cullum
    ,
    Associate Professor Frederick Sundram
    ,
    Professor Richard Siegert
    ,
    Associate Professor Yoram Barak
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Evaluating a model of care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in their last year of life

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $319,850.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Amanda Landers
    ,
    Professor Lutz Beckert
    ,
    Professor Suzanne Pitama
    ,
    Professor Dr Suetonia Green
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Understanding and treating obesity’s harmful effects on rotator cuff healing

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $193,225.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Scott Bolam
    ,
    Associate Professor Jacob Munro
    ,
    Professor Jillian Cornish
    ,
    Dr David Musson
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • The role of oedema and lymphatic dysfunction in critical illness

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $281,630.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Peter Russell
    ,
    Professor John Windsor
    ,
    Professor Anthony Phillips
    ,
    Dr Jiwon Hong
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Optimising the care and outcomes for women with severe postpartum anaemia

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $315,174.00
    Researchers:
    Ms Esther Calje
    ,
    Professor Katie Groom
    ,
    Professor Frank Bloomfield
    ,
    Dr Charlotte Oyston
    ,
    Dr Joy Marriott
    ,
    Dr Lesley Dixon
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Nocebo Hypothesis Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (NH-CBT): an RCT

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $320,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Matt Richardson
    ,
    Dr Dana Wong
    ,
    Dr Maria Kleinstaeuber
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • The use of cannabis as a medicine in New Zealand

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $129,933.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Karen Oldfield
    ,
    Dr Irene Braithwaite
    ,
    Professor Richard Beasley
    ,
    Associate Professor Giles Newton-Howes
    ,
    Professor Michelle Glass
    ,
    Mr Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith
    Host:
    Medical Research Institute of New Zealand
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Supporting allied health professionals in rural areas

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $204,586.00
    Researchers:
    Mrs Sarah Walker
    ,
    Dr Ewan Kennedy
    ,
    Professor Garry Nixon
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • CREATE Trial: Community deRivEd AutomaTEd insulin delivery

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $180,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Mercedes Burnside
    ,
    Dr Martin de Bock
    ,
    Professor Benjamin Wheeler
    ,
    Associate Professor Craig Jefferies
    ,
    Associate Professor Ryan Paul
    ,
    Dr Hamish Crocket
    ,
    Ms Dana Lewis
    ,
    Dr Jonathan Williman
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Defining Māori epilepsy burden and developing an approach for future research

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $173,333.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Ngaire Keenan
    ,
    Professor Lynette Sadleir
    ,
    Professor James Stanley
    ,
    Dr Erik Andersen
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • 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
  • Clinical utility of ultrasound imaging for evaluation of foot osteoarthritis

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $259,900.00
    Researchers:
    Ms Prue Molyneux
    ,
    Professor Matthew Carroll
    ,
    Professor Catherine Bowen
    ,
    Associate Professor Richard Ellis
    ,
    Emeritus Professor Keith Rome
    ,
    Associate Professor Nicholas Garrett
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Stoma-output recycling device for ileostomy reversal

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $86,667.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Chen Liu
    ,
    Professor Ian Bissett
    ,
    Professor Gregory O'Grady
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Early biomarkers in mild traumatic brain injury: A multi-disciplinary approach

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $260,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Matthew McDonald
    ,
    Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer
    ,
    Dr Samantha Holdsworth
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • He tono whakapiki ora: Whānau and pharmacists’ knowledge exchange

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $258,471.00
    Researchers:
    Mrs Nora Parore
    Host:
    Research Trust of Victoria University of Wellington
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Persistent opioid use and opioid-related harm after surgery and trauma

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $259,000.00
    Researchers:
    Mr Jay Gong
    ,
    Dr Amy Chan
    ,
    Professor Alan Merry
    ,
    Associate Professor Peter Jones
    ,
    Dr Matthew Moore
    ,
    Assistant Professor Kebede Beyene
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Effect of dexamethasone on acute phase response following zoledronic acid

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $86,580.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Rachel Murdoch
    ,
    Professor Ian Reid
    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
  • Keratoconus and corneal cross-linking

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $259,000.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Lize Angelo
    ,
    Professor Charles McGhee ONZM
    ,
    Dr Mohammed Ziaei
    ,
    Dr Akilesh Gokul
    ,
    Dr Samantha Simkin
    ,
    Dr Simone Freundlich
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Evidence-based suicide prevention for youth in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $259,354.00
    Researchers:
    Ms Linda Bowden
    ,
    Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
    ,
    Dr Sarah Fortune
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • Māori whānau experiences of neuropsychological assessment for FASD

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $260,000.00
    Researchers:
    Ms Sarah Goldsbury
    ,
    Associate Professor Raewyn Mutch
    ,
    Professor Suzanne Pitama
    ,
    Associate Professor Cameron Lacey
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Clinical Research Training Fellowship
  • SYMBIOTIC: Integrated prevention of infectious diseases and long-term conditions

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $4,951,982.35
    Researchers:
    Professor Michael Baker
    ,
    Professor Andrew Day
    ,
    Professor Jeroen Douwes
    ,
    Associate Professor Andrea 't Mannetje
    ,
    Ms Cheryl Davies
    ,
    Dr Amanda Kvalsvig
    ,
    Professor James Stanley
    ,
    Associate Professor Jason Gurney
    ,
    Dr Andrea Teng
    ,
    Dr Sheree Gibb
    ,
    Dr Marine Corbin
    ,
    Dr Virginia Signal
    ,
    Dr Kirsty Danielson
    ,
    Dr Dougal Thorburn
    ,
    Ms Jane Zhang
    ,
    Mr William Leung
    ,
    Ms Carmen Timu-Parata
    ,
    Associate Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu
    ,
    Associate Professor Andrew Waa
    ,
    Dr Melissa McLeod
    ,
    Dr Celia Hume
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Programme
  • Measuring and reducing stroke burden in New Zealand

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $4,996,868.45
    Researchers:
    Professor Valery Feigin
    ,
    Professor Rita Krishnamurthi
    ,
    Professor Suzanne Barker-Collo
    ,
    Dr Braden Te Ao
    ,
    Professor Peter Barber
    ,
    Professor Bruce Arroll
    ,
    Professor Daniel Exeter
    ,
    Dr Yogini Ratnasabapathy
    ,
    Professor Jeroen Douwes
    ,
    Professor Anna Ranta
    ,
    Dr Hinemoa Elder
    ,
    Dr Priya Parmar
    ,
    Dr Andrew Swain
    ,
    Dr Bronwyn Tunnage
    ,
    Professor El-Shadan Tautolo
    ,
    Professor Craig Anderson
    ,
    Emeritus Professor Amanda Thrift
    ,
    Associate Professor Derrick Bennett
    ,
    Professor Dominique Cadilhac
    ,
    Professor Paul Brown
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Programme
  • Research to maximise the health and wellbeing gains from housing

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $4,996,214.50
    Researchers:
    Professor Nevil Pierse
    ,
    Professor Dr Philippa Howden-Chapman
    ,
    Professor Michael Keall
    ,
    Dr Lucy Telfar-Barnard
    ,
    Dr Elinor Chisholm
    ,
    Ms Cheryl Davies
    ,
    Professor Christopher Cunningham
    ,
    Dr Caroline Halley
    ,
    Dr Lynn Riggs
    ,
    Dr Ramona Tiatia
    ,
    Ms Amber Logan
    ,
    Dr Julie Bennett
    ,
    Dr Kimberley O'Sullivan
    ,
    Dr Sarah Bierre
    ,
    Helen Viggers
    ,
    Kim Nathan
    ,
    Dr Caroline Fyfe
    ,
    Ms Brodie Fraser
    ,
    Ms Jenny Ombler
    ,
    Miss Madeleine White
    ,
    Mr Oliver Robertson
    ,
    Ms Clare Aspinall
    ,
    Ms Wei Zhang
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Programme
  • Regulation of lens water transport: A strategy to treat presbyopia and cataract

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $4,936,997.70
    Researchers:
    Professor Paul Donaldson
    ,
    Mr Marvin Tang
    ,
    Mr Wilson Pan
    ,
    Dr Renita Martis
    ,
    Dr Yadi Chen
    ,
    Dr Julie Lim
    ,
    Dr Angus Grey
    ,
    Dr Ehsan Vaghefi
    ,
    Professor Charles McGhee ONZM
    ,
    Professor Dr Zimei Wu
    ,
    Associate Professor llva Rupenthal
    ,
    Dr Bianca Heilman
    ,
    Assistant Professor Marco Ruggeri
    ,
    Dr Nicholas Demarais
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Programme
  • Neurovascular pathology in human neurodegenerative disorders

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $4,999,999.65
    Researchers:
    Professor Michael Dragunow
    ,
    Professor Sir Richard Faull
    ,
    Professor Maurice Curtis
    ,
    Professor William Denny
    ,
    Professor Johanna Montgomery
    ,
    Dr Rebecca Johnson
    ,
    Dr Helen Murray
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Programme
  • 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
  • Translating treatments for lymphatic dysfunction associated with organ failure

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $4,999,761.20
    Researchers:
    Professor Anthony Phillips
    ,
    Professor John Windsor
    ,
    Professor Merryn Tawhai
    ,
    Dr Natalie Trevaskis
    ,
    Professor Dr Wei Huang
    ,
    Mr Fred Astle
    ,
    Associate Professor Anthony Hickey
    ,
    Dr Douglas Campbell
    ,
    Dr Yannan Jiang
    ,
    Professor Colin Green
    ,
    Dr Kelly Burrowes
    ,
    Dr Richard Clarke
    ,
    Associate Professor Ali Mirjalili
    ,
    Professor Ben Boyd
    ,
    Professor Julian Paton
    ,
    Associate Professor Alys Clark
    ,
    Professor Christopher Porter
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Programme
  • Niuean happiness: A hiapo approach to Niuean mental health and wellbeing

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $359,179.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Jessica Pasisi
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Identifying biomarkers of aneuploidy in embryos

    Year:
    2020
    Approved budget:
    $385,232.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Zaramasina Clark
    ,
    Associate Professor Janet Pitman
    Host:
    Research Trust of Victoria University of Wellington
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • The importance of informal mental health help-seeking for Pacific men in New Zealand

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $381,402.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Caleb Marsters
    ,
    Associate Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Evaluating BBM Motivation: a community-based, Pacific-driven approach to obesity

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $395,676.00
    Researchers:
    Dr Faasisila Savila
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • 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