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Evidence-based management of Long COVID
Long COVID (LC) is increasingly recognised as a public health concern, with the magnitude of the problem in Aotearoa New Zealand likely to grow considerably due to the current SARS-CoV-2 Omicron outbreak.Funding proposalsWhanake te Kura - flourishing pēpi and whānau
‘Whanake te Kura’ means to develop, grow, and rise (Kura is a noun for treasure). This implementation project ‘Whanake te Kura’ reflects the importance of ongoing child growth and development.Funding proposalsOverview of Pacific Health Research guidelines
This document is a brief summary of the Guidelines on Pacific Health Research and contains a summary of the ethical principles of Pacific health research.ResourceMore than $13.5M awarded for healthcare delivery research
The Health Research Council has just awarded more than $13.5 million for research that will directly contribute to improved healthcare delivery for New Zealanders.NewsHealth research symposia – Public Health Summer School
The Public Health Summer School offers 15 short symposia and courses (mainly one-day) to those working in or researching health in Aotearoa.EventHRC Update 20 December 2022
NewsNational Trauma Symposium 2023
The National Trauma Symposium programme will include scientific presentation and debate of the highest level and will attract a wide variety of trauma practitioners from across New Zealand.EventNZ Association of Clinical Research Annual Conference 2023
The New Zealand Association of Clinical Research is the professional association for clinical researchers and clinical research-related staff in New Zealand.EventHRC Special Update 14 February 2023
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NewsOur executive leadership team
Our executive leadership team ensures HRC's policies and procedures are as robust and transparent as possible.General informationHRC Update 9 March 2023
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NewsImproving solid tumour lymphocyte infiltration using bioinspired nanosystem
Cancer is a leading cause of death in New Zealand and worldwide. Immunotherapy, although revolutionary in many cancer types, benefits only 10-40% of cancer patients.Funding proposalsCouncil members
The Council is committed to ensuring that all of its activities are conducted in a manner which meets the highest ethical standards.General informationStudy 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…NewsA Novel Methylation-Editing Screen to Identify Epigenetic Drivers of Metastasis
Although ~90% of cancer deaths are caused by metastasis, the underlying molecular events that drive it are poorly understood. This limited understanding hinders the development of effective cancer treatments.Funding proposalsInjuring oneself, injuring others: Distinctions and commonalities
This project will explore an important gap in health knowledge, leading to better understanding of two leading causes of physical and psychological health problems in our young people: self-injury (NSSI) and outward-directed injury (ODI).Funding proposalsThe metaverse - new health risks
The metaverse is the next generation internet using immersive virtual or augmented reality technology. Alcohol companies are embedding unhealthy products into young consumers’ lives in the metaverse.Funding proposalsWearable ultrasonic array for non-invasive imaging and manipulation of the body
We will develop a miniaturised, wireless and wearable ultrasonic device that can simultaneously image and manipulate the interiors of the human body. The device will consist of an array of ultrasonic transducers which will be attached to the skin.Funding proposalsInvestigating iodine supplementation in pregnancy
Adequate iodine intake is essential during pregnancy to produce thyroid hormones for maternal health and physical and mental development of the fetus.Funding proposalsCo-exploring dementia risk reduction from a planetary health perspective
Dementia risk reduction focuses on individual health and lifestyle factors, e.g., physical activity, diet, social engagement, and cardiovascular disease management. However, interventions targeting such factors report no or small benefits for cognition.Funding proposalsTransforming the care of people with heart failure through proactive monitoring
People with heart failure often have repeated stays in hospital when symptoms of breathlessness and heart palpitations worsen, and they need their mediation adjusted. They frequently experience deteriorating symptoms for some time before seeking help.Funding proposalsSearching for novel antimicrobials
With Pacific island researchers, we have recently reported successful culturing of bioactive bacteria, including Streptomyces and rare Actinomycetes from a limestone cave in Fiji.Funding proposalsTransforming crisis communication for linguistic minority communities
This 18-month project aims to enable more inclusive, effective and interactive crisis communication to improve health outcomes for linguistic minority communities.Funding proposalsWorking at the HRC
We're a team of 38 permanent staff who demonstrate our company values of integrity, commitment, transparency and courage.General informationA revolutionary solution to a chronic healing problem
The rise of diabetes, greater longevity and increasing cost of health delivery, makes interventions to reduce patient time in the health care system a priority.Funding proposalsOur Flow: increasing access to health-screening through menstrual blood
Premenopausal females will menstruate ~9-12 times a year.Funding proposalsAvoiding detection: How does gonorrhoea survive within host cells?
Neisseria gonorrheoae is an extraordinary bacterium, that is finely tuned to its human host.Funding proposals