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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Applying for funding using HRC Gateway

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    Looking at applying for funding in the HRC's upcoming funding round? Documentation on how to apply for funding using our new online submission system, HRC Gateway, is now available to download.
  • Muscle damage risk low from cholesterol drug

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    Otago researchers have found there's very low risk of serious muscle damage in the general population from taking a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug.
  • CoREs reflect NZ's health research talent

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    The HRC congratulates all the health researchers involved with the newly announced Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs).
  • Explorer Grants target infectious microbes

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    Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles has been awarded one of three 2014 HRC Explorer Grants to take the fight to infectious microbes.
  • Should men be next in line for HPV vaccine?

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    A newly funded study announced today could help determine whether to extend coverage of the HPV vaccine to New Zealand men.

  • Researcher's outstanding teaching skills honoured

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    HRC Māori Health Committee member Dr Suzanne Pitama has been recognised by the University of Otago, Christchurch, and the wider medical community for her outstanding teaching skills.
  • Kaupapa Māori approach to asthma research

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    Bernadette Jones recently led an HRC-funded study that explored the practical issues Māori tamariki and their families face when trying to manage asthma. The study has set a benchmark for collaborative Māori health research.
  • New Career Development Awards announced

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    The HRC is administering the Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm Career Development Awards, which are funded by the Ministry of Health.