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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.
  • Exploring the role of Tongan faith leaders in influencing wellbeing

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $84,033.00
    Researchers:
    Ms Rubinstine Manukia
    ,
    Dr Margaret Williams
    ,
    Professor Janis Paterson
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health PhD Scholarship
  • Faith to bounce back! Pacific youth wellbeing and resilience

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $79,933.60
    Researchers:
    Miss Hulita Tauveli
    ,
    Associate Professor Siautu Alefaio
    ,
    Professor Catherine Morgan
    Host:
    Massey University
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health PhD Scholarship
  • Te Maramataka - restoring 'health' by reconnecting with Te Taiao

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,125,097.05
    Researchers:
    Dr Isaac Warbrick
    ,
    Mr Rereata Makiha
    ,
    Professor Helen Moewaka Barnes
    ,
    Dr Valance Smith
    ,
    Mr Garth Harmsworth
    ,
    Professor Jeroen Douwes
    ,
    Professor Christopher Cunningham
    ,
    Kalei Nuuhiwa
    ,
    Mrs Davina Thompson
    ,
    Ms Ayla Hoeta
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Māori Health Project
  • Pharmacogenetics of T2D medications within the Māori and Pacific population

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $125,550.00
    Researchers:
    Miss Zanetta Toomata
    ,
    Professor Rinki Murphy
    ,
    Dr Ofa Dewes
    ,
    Associate Professor Phillip Wilcox
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health PhD Scholarship
  • Experiences of stroke rehabilitation for Māori stroke survivors and their whānau

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $6,600.00
    Researchers:
    Mr Witana Petley
    ,
    Professor Leigh Hale
    ,
    Professor Joanne Baxter
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Māori Health Masters Scholarship
  • Mental health and wellbeing of the Pacific non-regulated health workforce

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Miss Urata Sofai
    ,
    Associate Professor Faafetai Sopoaga
    ,
    Dr Shyamala Nada-Raja
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Summer Studentship
  • The prevalence of vitrectomy and cataract post vitrectomy in Pacific and Māori

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Miss Malia Pateli
    ,
    Dr Julie Lim
    ,
    Dr Rachael Niederer
    ,
    Dr William Cunningham
    Host:
    The University of Auckland
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Summer Studentship
  • Physical activity participation for Pacific people

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Miss Paige Enoka
    ,
    Professor Leigh Hale
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Summer Studentship
  • Kei roto tō tātau rongoā: A community/whānau-based approach for wellbeing

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,197,919.80
    Researchers:
    Professor Denise Wilson
    ,
    Dr Tanya Allport
    ,
    Dr Alayne Mikahere-Hall
    ,
    Dr Leland Ruwhiu
    ,
    Dr Nicole Coupe
    ,
    Professor Tania Ka'ai
    ,
    Ms Rolinda Karapu
    ,
    Professor Stephen Reay
    ,
    Dr Moana Eruera
    Host:
    Auckland University of Technology
    Proposal type
    Māori Health Project
  • Self-management of long-term conditions for Pacific people

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Ms Ileana Lameta
    ,
    Professor Leigh Hale
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Summer Studentship
  • Developing a supported playgroup for children of Pacific families

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Mr Duncan Drysdale
    ,
    Associate Professor Meredith Perry
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Summer Studentship
  • Optimising the potential benefits of lung cancer screening in Māori in New Zealand

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,186,187.75
    Researchers:
    Professor Dr Sue Crengle
    ,
    Dr Karen Bartholomew
    ,
    Dr Kate Parker
    ,
    Associate Professor Robert Young
    ,
    Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen
    ,
    Ms Raewyn Scott
    ,
    Professor Natalie Walker
    ,
    Dr Sandra Hotu
    Host:
    Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā
    Proposal type
    Māori Health Project
  • Te Pu Korokoro: Improving the physical health of Māori with psychosis

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,991.92
    Researchers:
    Associate Professor Cameron Lacey
    ,
    Dr Jenni Manuel
    ,
    Professor Richard Porter
    ,
    Professor Suzanne Pitama
    ,
    Dr Tania Huria
    ,
    Dr Ruth Cunningham
    ,
    Professor Dr Sue Crengle
    ,
    Ms Tracy Haitana
    ,
    Dr Helen Lockett
    ,
    Dr Maira Patu
    ,
    Mr Mau Te Rangimarie Clark
    ,
    Dr Andre McLachlan
    ,
    Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki
    ,
    Nathan Monk
    Host:
    University of Otago
    Proposal type
    Māori Health Project
  • Pacific identity and spirituality in mental health and wellbeing

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $5,000.00
    Researchers:
    Mr Cori Poimatagi
    Host:
    University of Waikato
    Proposal type
    Pacific Health Summer Studentship
  • Te Kura Mai i Tawhiti - kaupapa Māori early years provision and health outcomes

    Year:
    2021
    Approved budget:
    $1,199,860.64
    Researchers:
    Dr Mihi Ratima
    ,
    Associate Professor Reremoana Theodore
    ,
    Dr Aroaro Tamati
    ,
    Dr Will Edwards
    ,
    Dr Ruakere Hond
    ,
    Ms Erana Hond-Flavell
    ,
    Dr Jesse Kokaua
    ,
    Professor Gareth Treharne
    ,
    Professor Richie Poulton
    Host:
    Te Pou Tiringa Incorporated
    Proposal type
    Māori Health Project
  • 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