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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Over $1.2m awarded for Māori health research

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    Clinical psychologist Dr Margaret Dudley has received an HRC Māori health research fellowship to help improve rehabilitation outcomes for Māori following a stroke or head injury.
  • Women scoop Sir Charles Hercus fellowships

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    Dr Bridget Stocker from the Malaghan Institute is one of three top researchers, all female, to receive the prestigious Sir Charles Hercus fellowship.
  • New QEII Diamond Jubliee Grant awarded

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    A research team led by Dr Nikki Turner from The University of Auckland has received funding to help improve Kiwi kids' immunisation rates.
  • Researchers invited to have say on new national science initiative

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    The Government has announced an initiative to develop a set of National Science Challenges for New Zealand.

  • New $150k Explorer Grants available

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    New Explorer Grants worth up to $150,000 each are now on offer to help Kiwi health researchers explore their unconventional ideas.

  • Food pricing can affect Kiwis' health

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    An HRC-funded literature review, led by Dr Helen Eyles from The University of Auckland, has found that subsidising fruit and vegetables and taxing soft drinks and saturated fats could improve the health of New Zealanders.
  • Latest research at odds with tobacco companies' claims

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    Two research studies led by University of Otago researchers have challenged tobacco companies’ claims about plain packaging.

  • Fonterra trial offers hope for kids with eczema

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    A probiotic bacteria developed by Fonterra has shown signs of being effective in making children immune to eczema, the dairy co-operative says.