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HRC annual funding round completes EOI stage for Projects
With the completion of the Expression of Interest stage of Projects for the current funding round, many applicants in the New Zealand Health Delivery stream took part in a video workshop today.NewsSir Charles Hercus Fellow to study chronic stress
The damaging effects on our bodies and brains from chronic stress is the focus of a Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowship, announced today as part of the HRC's career development awards programme.NewsPacific conference tackles growing health inequities
Pacific health researchers and practitioners from New Zealand and around the world will gather in Auckland next week to discuss effective ways to tackle the health challenges facing Pacific peoples.News$2.2m awarded to promising Māori health researchers
The HRC has today announced more than $2.2 million in funding for Māori health researchers as part of its career development awards programme – up from $1.5 million last year.NewsEthics of placebo use in vaccine trials
Dr Nikki Turner, Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre at the University of Auckland, explores the ethical issues of placebo use in vaccine trials.NewsNew strategy for tackling antibiotic resistance
University of Otago, Christchurch, Professor Tony Kettle recently talked to Radio NZ 's Sunday Morning programme about his team's latest HRC-funded research to tackle antibiotic resistance.NewsPasifika health research in the 21st century
View a copy of Professor Sir Mason Durie's presentation at the International Pacific Health Conference earlier this month.NewsAUT University Professor named as HRC's new Chief Executive
Experienced public health researcher Professor Kathryn McPherson has been appointed the new Chief Executive of the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC).NewsLiley Medal awarded for Hepatitis C breakthrough
Auckland City Hospital hepatologist Professor Edward Gane received the HRC's Liley Medal at last night's Research Honours Dinner in Wellington for demonstrating a safer, more effective treatment for people with hepatitis C virus.NewsHRC’s Acting Chief Executive, Lex Davidson, passes
The HRC is extremely sad to announce that our Chief Financial Officer and Acting Chief Executive Alexander (Lex) Davidson passed away early in the morning of Monday, 1 December 2014.NewsHeart hormone focus of new study
A new Heart Foundation and HRC-funded trial led by University of Otago, Christchurch researcher Professor Mark Richards will monitor 450 Auckland and Canterbury patients suffering from acute heart failure.NewsNZ's 'virus hunters' make new discovery
ESR scientist Dr Richard Hall has confirmed what is believed to be New Zealand’s first reported case of the sometimes nasty virus known as human parechovirus 3 (HPeV3).NewsNatural quit smoking remedy trumps NRT
New Zealand researchers have found that a low-cost, plant-based product called cytisine is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) at helping smokers quit.NewsGrowing international research collaborations
Two of New Zealand’s top health research scientists, Professor Andy Mercer and Professor Michael Baker, have been in London this week to attend the Heads of International Research Organisations (HIROs) meeting on behalf of the Health Research Council ofNewsWhere engineering meets intensive care
A world-first project marrying engineers with intensive care specialists is saving lives and dollars.NewsSlowing the progression of Huntington's disease
Dr Melanie Cheung (Te Arawa) recently spoke on Radio New Zealand's Our Changing World programme about her HRC-funded project:NewsSupreme NZ teaching award for Board member
HRC Board Chair and Māori Health Committee Chair Associate Professor Suzanne Pitama has won the Prime Minister's Supreme Award for tertiary teaching excellence.NewsNew Biomedical Research Committee members
The HRC welcomes Associate Professor Patrick Manning and Associate Professor Sally McCormick to the HRC's Biomedical Research CommitteeNewsHave your say on health and disability research ethics
The National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC) is seeking feedback on the current health and disability research ethics arrangements.NewsStrategic refresh of the HRC announced
The Hon Steve Joyce and Hon Jonathan Coleman have outlined their intent to undertake a refresh of the HRC over the next few months.NewsSpotlight on whooping cough vaccine
Dr Helen Petousis-Harris from the University of Auckland has been awarded funding to determine the effectiveness of the current whooping cough vaccine schedule in New Zealand.NewsHopes raised for rheumatic fever vaccine
A trans-Tasman partnership project is making good progress on developing a rheumatic fever vaccine.NewsHRC'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.News