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Study to probe alcohol companies’ use of the metaverse to recruit new young drinkers
In one of 17 Explorer Grants announced today, researchers will soon be delving into the immersive next-generation version of the internet – the metaverse – to discover how the marketing and engagement practices of alcohol companies could be playing a role…NewsIllustrations help illuminate immunisation information
A pilot study has suggested the value of using illustrations to deliver immunisation information, particularly when parents and caregivers have low-levels of literacy.NewsHormone receptors make tempting drug targets
Research key to developing better drugs for migraines.NewsHarnessing the immune response to predict recovery from surgery
The Health Research Council has just awarded $4.2M to 17 emerging researchers. Among them is Dr Kathryn Hally who is on a quest to find immunological biomarkers that can be used to predict an adverse recovery from surgery.NewsHRC Update 9 June 2023
NewsResearch sector awarded $53.7 million to tackle a range of health issues
The Health Research Council has announced $53.7 million in funding for research into pressing health issues, including a large trial to help New Zealanders quit vaping and a project to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes of young Māori released from…NewsNew Zealand and Singapore invest over NZ$2 million in cancer research
Over $2m awarded for New Zealand and Singapore joint cancer initiative.NewsGeneva gene researcher back for Massey graduation
Auckland scientist and HRC Māori Health Research PhD recipient, Dr Chris Rodley, travelled a long way to pick up his PhD at the first of six Massey University graduation ceremonies in Takapuna this month.NewsGood news for people wanting to quit smoking
Smokers wanting to kick the habit needn’t be too worried about gaining a lot of weight after quitting, according to newly published University of Otago research.NewsThe myth of the medicine cabinet
What happens to medicines once they are taken home?NewsTrial halves respiratory infections in children
An HRC-funded trial to test the effectiveness of the drug azithromycin (AZM) on Māori and Pacific children with bronchiectasis – a type of irreversible scarring in the lungs – has achieved a 50 per cent drop in respiratory infections.NewsAction needed on poor Māori oral and dental health
More needs to be done to improve the oral health of Māori.NewsBetter patient care at heart of NZ's $35M spend on new research programmes
Research to eradicate inequities in cancer survival for Māori has gained funding from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC). It’s one of several five-year research programmes awarded a combined total of $35 million announced today.NewsHRC Update 7 July 2023
NewsHRC Update 27 July 2023
NewsInaugural HRC Beaven Medal presented to innovative Canterbury health researcher
The inaugural HRC Beaven Medal for excellence in translational research was presented to Dr Martin Than, a consultant specialist in Emergency Medicine at the Canterbury District Health Board, for research that will provide an innovative and workable chaNewsMoving beyond love and luck: building right relationships and respecting lived experience in New Zealand autism policy
Research article by Hilary Stace, an HRC Disability Research Placement career development awardee.NewsHRC’s Liley Medal winner’s research will encourage new ways of thinking about cancer
The HRC's Liley Medal was awarded on Wednesday 10 November 2010 to Professor Stephen Robertson at the Science Honours Dinner in Christchurch.NewsHRC funding announced for top emerging health researchers
$1.51 million awarded to emerging health researchers.NewsHRC publication showcases 20 years of supporting innovative research in New Zealand
Highlights of 20 years of HRC-funded groundbreaking research.NewsSpecial Update 8 August 2023
NewsHRC Update 31 August 2023
NewsHRC awards $7.29M in fellowships to develop emerging health researcher careers
Investment in the development of the future health research workforce is an essential and important activity for the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC).NewsStudy to improve disaster response and recovery for Hauraki Māori in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
A Māori-led Women’s Refuge service has received an HRC community project grant to explore the experiences of Māori in the Hauraki rohe in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. This is one of 13 grants awarded through our 2023 Ngā Kanohi Kitea Community…NewsHRC Update 22 September 2023
NewsHRC Update 12 October 2023
NewsEthics Notes November 2023 issue
NewsArtificial intelligence and ethics in health research
In our latest issue of HRC Ethics Notes, AUT Associate Professor Mangor Pederson explores the new ethical challenges that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to those involved in health research, with a particular focus on bias and transparency.NewsHRC research funding to engage expertise of frontline clinicians and improve patient services
Four funded research projects to improve health delivery services.NewsResearch seeks new weapons against cancer with a super-sensitive urine test and new drugs lethal only to cancer cells
Sensitive new test can detect a single cancer cell in urine.NewsRFP - Research Exploring the Health Implications of the Canterbury Earthquake
The HRC and the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation wish to advise researchers of the above RFP, seeking to fund a series of research projects that will explore the health impacts of the Canterbury earthquake and associated seismic events.NewsA 'flu shot' for asthma and allergy?
Preventing asthma and allergy with a small jab in the arm is not as far-fetched as you might think, say scientists at Wellington’s Malaghan Institute of Medical Research.News