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Pacific sports stars’ mental health focus of new study
New research will examine the factors affecting the mental health and wellbeing of young Pacific male elite athletes.NewsExamining Māori herbal medicines for anti-diabetic properties
HRC career development award recipient Dr Jonni Koia is returning to New Zealand to investigate the potential of traditional Māori herbal medicines to help combat type-2 diabetes.NewsWorking with people affected by natural disasters
In light of the recent earthquakes in New Zealand, the HRC is offering some guidance for researchers working with, or intending to work with people affected by natural disasters.NewsStudy examines diet of children with weight issues
A new, in-depth study of children and teenagers struggling with weight issues highlights their poor eating habits and concerning volumes of sugary drink consumption on a daily basis.NewsNgā Kanohi Kitea grants announced
The HRC has announced $650,000 in funding for four Ngā Kanohi Kitea Māori knowledge and development research grants.NewsMissing link discovered in type 2 diabetes
New Zealand researchers have uncovered a new mechanism that controls the release of the hormone insulin in the body, providing hope for those with a genetic susceptibility to type 2 diabetes.NewsChildhood disadvantage strong predictor of adult outcomes
A small segment of the population accounts for a disproportionate share of costly service-use across a society’s health care, criminal justice, and social welfare systems – and paediatric tests of brain health can identify these adults as young as age…NewsAUT research fellow joins HRC Pacific committee
We are pleased to welcome a new member to the HRC's Pacific Health Research Committee, Auckland University of Technology Senior Research Fellow Dr El-Shadan Tautolo.NewsLatest evidence shows wahakura safe for babies
Infants sleeping in wahakura (flax bassinets) are relatively safe when compared with bassinets, a joint study between the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic has found.NewsExcellence award for clinical research fellow
HRC clinical research training fellow Dr Jin Russell was recently awarded the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) 2016 New Zealand Paediatric Trainee Research Award for Excellence.NewsCall for e-Asia funding applications
The e-Asia Joint Research Programme (JRP) and the HRC are seeking applications for funding focusing on one of two health research areas: infectious diseases or cancer research.NewsHRC Liley and Beaven Medal nominations open
The HRC is now seeking nominations for its prestigious Liley and Beaven Medals for 2017.NewsBlog: Uncertain times for medical research in Trump/post-Brexit era
As the scientific community in the US and UK faces uncertain times, HRC Chief Executive Professor Kath McPherson writes about the crucial role of government in supporting medical and health research.NewsLow 'huff and puff' activity in kids with weight issues
A new, in depth study of children and teenagers struggling with weight issues found their physical activity levels were low, while their screen time was high.NewsDunedin Study wins PM science prize
The research team involved in the groundbreaking Dunedin Study at the University of Otago have been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister's Science Prize (2016).NewsMajor push to tackle diabetes with $5.7m research funding
The government has today announced more than $5.7 million in funding for research into diabetes prevention and management.NewsAustralia - NZ science and innovation agreement
Australia and New Zealand have signed a ground-breaking bilateral international science agreement in Queenstown.NewsPublic input on NZ's first health research strategy
The Ministries of Health and Business, Innovation and Employment have today published the summary of submissions and consultation document for the New Zealand Health Research Strategy 2017-2027.NewsNew joint pharmaceuticals research fund recipients
2 March 2017 Researchers from Auckland and Otago Universities are the first recipients of new grants from PHARMAC and the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC).NewsPublic consultation - health and disability research
The Health and Disability Commissioner is undertaking a public consultation about health and disability research involving adult participants who are unable to provide informed consent to participate in the research.NewsHealth researchers earn Queen's Birthday honours
Four health researchers with strong ties to the HRC were named on the Queen's Birthday honours list this week.NewsPredicting movement recovery to better target rehab after stroke
Kiwi researchers have developed a new and simple process that is helping therapists accurately predict how well their patients will regain the use of their hands and arms after a stroke.NewsNZ-China to collaborate on biomedical research
New Zealand and China have signed an arrangement that paves the way for establishing new scientific collaborations in biomedical research.NewsNZ-Chinese biotech joint venture to trial new cancer vaccines
A leading Chinese biotech company has partnered with New Zealand’s top independent biomedical research institute to trial and manufacture new cancer vaccines.NewsRefining US app to help NZers manage alcohol misuse
A new version of the popular US-designed smartphone app ‘Step Away’ can now be developed and tested to help adults in New Zealand self-manage their hazardous drinking.NewsNew strategy firmly backs NZ’s health research workforce
New Zealand’s first health research strategy, launched today, will help nurture and grow a strong health research workforce that can provide solutions to New Zealand’s unique health challenges.NewsProbiotics may reduce diabetes during pregnancy
Research led by the University of Otago, Wellington has found that a ‘home-grown’ naturally occurring probiotic reduces the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) and lowers fasting blood sugar.NewsDeveloping a faster way to detect antibiotic resistance
New Zealand researchers are about to develop a radical new way of helping doctors detect antibiotic resistance faster that could save patients’ lives and change the way antibiotics are used around the world.News$2m for Māori and Pacific youth mental health research as NZ joins global alliance
New Zealand has joined an alliance of the world’s biggest public research funding agencies to provide new research opportunities that target chronic diseases, starting with mental health.NewsNew breast cancer partnership projects
Today the Health Research Council of New Zealand, Breast Cancer Cure, and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation are pleased to announce the latest recipients of funding through the Breast Cancer Research in New Zealand initiative.NewsClue to why some get breast cancer young
A University of Otago, Christchurch, discovery of missing DNA in women who develop breast cancer at a young age could hold the key to helping them beat the disease.NewsNew programme analyses record gastro outbreak
A new programme will carry out an in-depth analysis of the unprecedented water supply outbreak in Havelock North last August where more than 5000 people were infected with the bacteria Campylobacter.News