Health research saves lives

The impact of New Zealand health research

Find out how the research we invest in is solving important challenges for New Zealand and contributing to global knowledge

Huge uptake for HPV self-testing for cervical cancer

Research from teams led by Professor Bev Lawton ONZM (Ngāti Porou) and Professor John Potter have been instrumental in plans to introduce HPV testing into the National Cervical Screening Programme.
Transforming gastrointestinal care through Kiwi ingenuity

The team at Alimetry have developed a novel device to help quickly and accurately diagnose various gastric disorders, and plan personalised treatment.
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Innovative therapy to prevent bone fractures in women

Associate Professor Mark Bolland and his team's revolutionary 10-year trial has shown that the drug zoledronate is a low-cost and effective way of preventing bone fractures in early postmenopausal women.
Implantable device set to transform management of hydrocephalus

Professor Simon Malpas and his team at the University of Auckland have developed a world-first microcomputer to measure pressure within the brain.
Predictive tools to tailor cancer treatment to individual patients

Dr Hayley Reynolds' fellowship work has led to the development of interactive software using large medical imaging databases to predict how melanoma and breast cancer could spread throughout the lymphatic system.
World-first discoveries pave the way for treating hypertension and diabetes simultaneously

Professor Julian Paton and his research team have discovered a new way to lower blood pressure and blood glucose levels at the same time.
Pioneering technology to support bone healing

The Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Research Group has developed new bioinks for helping aid bone healing.

Huge uptake for HPV self-testing for cervical cancer

Transforming gastrointestinal care through Kiwi ingenuity

Innovative therapy to prevent bone fractures in women

Implantable device set to transform management of hydrocephalus

Predictive tools to tailor cancer treatment to individual patients

World-first discoveries pave the way for treating hypertension and diabetes simultaneously

Pioneering technology to support bone healing

New ADHD research turns to AI and brain waves to provide more objective assessment

New biomedical and clinical research to improve Māori health outcomes

Major NZ-led clinical trial to test AI-guided treatment of critically ill patients

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