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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • More than $1.3m for emerging researchers

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    Otago pharmacist Dr Shakila Rizwan is one of nine up-in-coming researchers to receive an Emerging Researcher First Grant in the HRC’s 2015 funding round. Read about her plans to develop nose-to-brain drug delivery for epilepsy patients.
  • Tackling NZ's growing obesity via rugby clubs

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    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.
  • Where engineering meets intensive care

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    A world-first project marrying engineers with intensive care specialists is saving lives and dollars.

  • New Zealand–China Joint Commission Workshop

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    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.
  • Pacific funding proposals workshop and roadshows

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    The HRC is holding a Pacific writing funding proposals workshop at the University of Auckland Tamaki Campus on 18 June 2015.

  • HRC assessing committee nominations open

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    The opportunity to be considered for a HRC assessing committee is now being offered to interested researchers.
  • HRC roadshows for the 2016 funding round

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    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.
  • Drawing on Matāuranga Māori to promote health and well-being

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    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