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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • New Chair appointed to Pacific committee

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    Dr Mele Taumoepeau has been appointed the new Chair of the HRC's Pacific Health Research Committee, replacing the outgoing Chair Dr Etuate Saafi.

  • Study explores mental illness in Tongan community

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    Massey University lecturer and nursing graduate Dr Sione Vaka has completed his PhD research, which shows that Tongan people’s understanding of mental illness is very different from that of New Zea

  • Trial shows benefits of Vitamin D to infants

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    Infants whose mothers take vitamin D supplements during pregnancy and infancy are less likely to get respiratory infections, according to research from the University of Auckland.

  • HRC annual funding round completes EOI stage for Projects

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    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.
  • Malaghan in asthma vaccine discovery

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    A team of New Zealand researchers has discovered new vaccine technology that can be used to treat asthma and other allergic diseases.

  • Treatment increases brain plasticity in Parkinson's

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    Researchers from the universities of Auckland and Florida have found that deep brain stimulation is capable of increasing cellular plasticity in the brains of Parkinson's disease patients.

  • 2015 funding round: Pacific roadshows

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    Details of the HRC's Pacific roadshow dates and venues are now available.
  • Rheumatic fever research gets funding boost

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    The Rheumatic Fever Research Partnership has announced funding for four research projects that aim to reduce the incidence and effects of rheumatic fever in New Zealand.