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HRC's Annual Report 2014 now available
The HRC's Annual Report 2014, which was presented to Parliament on 17 March 2015, is now available to download.NewsPotential breakthrough for treating hereditary cancers
Deadly familial stomach and lobular breast cancers could be successfully treated at their earliest stages, or even prevented, by existing drugs that have been newly identified by University of Otago researchers.NewsMaking cycling safer on New Zealand roads
The recently completed Taupo Bicycle Study has identified factors to help improve the conditions cyclists’ face on New Zealand's roads.NewsExploring NZ's puzzling testicular cancer rates
Dr Jason Gurney (Ngāpuhi, Ngati Hine) is embarking on HRC-funded research to find out why Māori are the only non-white population in the world to have the highest rates of testicular cancer.News2015 Explorer Grant recipients announced
This year's Explorer Grants include a study to explore how food industry technology used to measure antioxidant properties could aid critically ill patients.NewsAnniversary video online
The video below celebrates 25 years of the HRC.NewsDrawing on Matāuranga Māori to promote health and well-being
Māori well-being specialist Dr Meihana Durie (Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Raukawa, Rangitāne, Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu, Rongo Whakaata) was recently awarded the HRC’s prestigious Hohua Tutengaehe Research Fellowship in Māori Health.NewsTikanga Māori intervention for problem gamblers
HRC fellow Dr Laurie Morrison's intervention and training programme to help Māori women address their problem gambling has shown encouraging results.NewsHRC roadshows for the 2016 funding round
The HRC is holding a series of roadshows throughout New Zealand in May, giving you the chance to learn about opportunities for research funding in our 2016 funding round.NewsLarger men (but not women) earn more
Men classified as obese according to the Body Mass Index (BMI) make more money per week than those with ‘normal’ BMIs. However, the opposite applies for women, with obese or overweight women earning less than females with a normal BMI.NewsSaving babies: SIDS pioneer awarded top medal
Three thousand New Zealand babies’ lives saved to date, plus many thousands more around the world – and counting.NewsHRC assessing committee nominations open
The opportunity to be considered for a HRC assessing committee is now being offered to interested researchers.NewsPacific funding proposals workshop and roadshows
The HRC is holding a Pacific writing funding proposals workshop at the University of Auckland Tamaki Campus on 18 June 2015.NewsNew Zealand–China Joint Commission Workshop
The HRC recently co-hosted a Joint Commission workshop in Auckland for the New Zealand–China Strategic Research Alliance, with non-communicable diseases hot on the agenda.NewsPacific health research
General informationTackling NZ's growing obesity via rugby clubs
A new feasbility study announced today will determine if a weight management programme delivered throughout New Zealand rugby clubs could help to curb the nation’s growing obesity problem.NewsBrain stimulation shows promise for stroke rehab
Pacific PhD student Alana McCambridge’s HRC-funded research into a novel brain stimulation technique shows promise for helping rehabilitate patients with impaired arm co-ordination and control following a stroke.NewsHRC programme tackles health effects of cold, damp housing
Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman has been commenting on the viability of a rental warrant of fitness following the release of a Coroner’s report into the tragic death of a 2 year-old living in cold, damp conditions in Auckland last year.NewsWeight management programme focuses on Pacific churches
A community-based study involving three Pacific church congregations in Auckland has provided a blueprint for introducing a weight management programme to Pacific communities.NewsHRC: Looking forward to the next 25 years
Chair’s address at the HRC's 25th anniversary Parliament event, held on Tuesday, 17 November 2015, Grand Hall, Parliament.NewsLiley Medal for 'game-changing' vitamin D study
The Kiwi bone expert who led a study that found vitamin D supplements – widely used to treat bone disorders – have no significant benefits on bone density has been awarded one of the country’s highest health research honours.NewsChairs named for PBRF peer review panels
The Tertiary Education Commission has today announced the appointment of chairs for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) peer review panels for the 2018 quality evaluation.NewsSurvey highlights impact of HRC-funded research
A survey of all the health-related research published by New Zealand researchers between 2005 and 2009 shows that New Zealand research is punching above its weight.NewsBest treatments for kidney disease and diabetes patients
Christchurch doctor and researcher Associate Professor Suetonia Palmer has compiled the first definitive summary of the best and safest treatments for kidney disease and diabetes patients.NewsStudy to help improve NZ’s housing for children
Wellington-based researcher Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman has just received a $5 million programme grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) to help improve New Zealand’s housing stock – particularly rental properties – for the sakNewsNZ discovery could aid future treatment of female infertility
Otago researchers have identified a surprising new pathway within the brain’s network of neurons that could provide insights into the leading cause of female infertility in New Zealand and the world: polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).NewsBreast Cancer Research Partnership to fund two projects
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) is pleased to announce funding for two innovative research projects that share the goal of improving and ultimately ensuring breast cancer survival in New Zealand.NewsMāori keen for doctors and healers to work together
Latest research shows that Māori are keen for traditional rongoā Māori healers and doctors to work together on managing their health.NewsOnline calculator shows cost savings of healthy population
HRC-funded research from the University of Otago, Wellington, helps to identify the cost of life-saving treatments – but also the cost savings of disease prevention and keeping people healthy.NewsNZ-China non-communicable diseases collaborations
The HRC is seeking to notify researchers of an impending research opportunity.NewsSexual health research group celebrates successes
Dr Peter Saxton, Director of the Gay Men's Sexual Health Research Group (GMRG) at the University of Auckland, is celebrating the group's two year anniversary.NewsRevolutionary cell finding focus of new project
Victoria University of Wellington researcher Dr Melanie McConnell has had her upcoming HRC-funded project profiled on Radio New Zealand.News