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New $97m boost to health research funding
The government has today announced that the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) will receive a significant new investment of $97 million over the next four years.NewsNicotine inhaler helps double smoking quit rates
A world-first therapy for helping smokers quit that uses a nicotine-filled inhaler in combination with a nicotine patch has doubled quit rates compared to smokers using a nicotine patch only.NewsTrans-Tasman investment in ICU trials a huge success
The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Clinical Trials Group is estimated to have saved the New Zealand health care system well over $150 million per year over the past 10 years, and the lives of hundreds of New Zealanders.NewsNew building for Dunedin Study
Work is starting on a new purpose-built home for the world-renowned HRC-funded Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study, on the University of Otago’s campus in Dunedin. News the $2.6 million dollar projectNewsCanterbury engineer honoured for medical technology innovations
Christchurch-based engineer Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to medical technology.NewsKiwi researcher hits 1000 citation mark
Biomedical research published by Wellington-based researcher Professor Mike Berridge and his colleague An Tan has achieved the equivalent of a gold medal in scientific circles – it has been cited, or referenced, by 1000 researchers since its publicationNewsNew fund to support research into medicines usage in NZ
The new research partnership between PHARMAC and the HRC looks to answer questions that might not otherwise be asked, such as why don't some people get the full benefits of the medicines they take?NewsHRC honours top Otago health researchers
The HRC has presented four researchers from Otago University with awards for an outstanding contribution to health research excellence, leadership, and impact.NewsStroke expert’s global contribution recognised
Professor Valery Feigin has tonight been recognised for his outstanding contribution to stroke and traumatic brain injury research at a special ceremony at Auckland University of Technology.NewsRecord $60m to support research projects
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) today announced funding for a record 52 projects worth a combined total of $60 million – a 74 per cent dollar increase from last year.NewsJune is bowel cancer awareness month
The HRC has supported the largest and most comprehensive study ever undertaken in New Zealand, of the management of colorectal cancer.NewsNZ gene discovery drives global leukaemia research
Julia Horsfield made a surprise discovery while working on a HRC-funded project more than 10 years ago. What she found is today the major focus of leukaemia researchers worldwide.NewsMāori health research appointment
Mr Stacey Pene (Ngāti Kahungunu) has been appointed as the HRC’s new Manager of Māori Research Investment.NewsTackling fevers in Asia through e-ASIA JRP
Otago University researchers have secured $450,000 in HRC funding through the e-ASIA program to study causes of fever and how patients with fever are managed in Myanmar and the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic.NewsUpcoming breast cancer research opportunities
The HRC and its funding partners, Breast Cancer Cure and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, are excited to announce two upcoming research opportunities.NewsImproving health outcomes for Pacific peoples
We support and encourage Pacific researchers to apply culturally-relevant and meaningful methods and approaches to research.General informationStudy shows long-term benefits of weight loss surgery
Obese patients with type 2 diabetes in New Zealand have had good long-term results after weight loss surgery, according to a new study.NewsThe changing role of community pharmacists
Pharmacists are the recognised medicines experts, but is New Zealand making the most of their skills?News2016 Rutherford Lectures
Bone expert Distinguished Professor Ian Reid from the University of Auckland is presenting this year's Rutherford Lecture throughout New Zealand.NewsWellingtonians score two Liley Medals at research awards
Two Wellington health researchers have been jointly awarded the prestigious Liley Medal for their outstanding contributions to health and medical science at New Zealand’s top research honours awards.NewsLow blood sugar treatment for babies earns researcher top medal
A two-dollar oral dextrose gel that has revolutionised the treatment of newborns with low blood sugar has contributed to Distinguished Professor Jane Harding being recognised at New Zealand’s most prestigious research awards.NewsVictoria University health researchers honoured
Sociology Professor Kevin Dew and Māori health researcher Dr Kirsten Smiler from Victoria University of Wellington have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to health research.NewsStudy to test new technology for assessing pathogen removal in NZ’s drinking water
A new study will test a novel technology for assessing the removal of pathogens in New Zealand’s drinking water filtration systems in the hope of preventing outbreaks of gastroenteritis.NewsNew research targets drug-resistant breast cancer
New Zealand researchers will soon use cutting-edge genetic technology to help control resistance to the latest drug for treating HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.NewsProfessor Parry Guilford joins the HRC Board
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Parry Guilford to the HRC Board.NewsTop Pacific psychologist honoured for mental health research
Waikato University research fellow Dr Byron Seiuli has been recognised for his significant contribution to supporting Pacific men facing trauma and mental health challenges.NewsNew HRC Pacific committee chair
Dr Palatasa Havea has been confirmed as the new chair of theNewsNeighbourhoods could hold key to getting kids more active
A new HRC-funded study aims to find out if changes to our neighbourhoods could encourage kids to be more physically active – and help reduce New Zealand’s childhood obesity epidemic.NewsSoaring skin infections linked to antibacterial resistance
A topical cream containing antibiotics that is widely used for treating skin infections caused by staphylococcal (‘staph’) bacteria could have perversely contributed to New Zealand’s soaring rate of staph skin infections.NewsPacific 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.News