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Providing high-tech solutions to functional gut disorders
A range of cutting-edge medical devices aim to diagnose, monitor and treat some of the most poorly understood and challenging gut conditions.Example of impactNurse-led screening identifies children with heart issues
In testing a new nurse-led approach for offering echocardiograms (heart scans), children with rheumatic heart disease have been identified earlier.Example of impactHelping treat children with movement disorders
HRC-funded researchers have created a 3D tool that can help compare bone measurements in children with atypical bone development.Example of impactHuge 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.Example of impactPioneering technology to support bone healing
The Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Research Group has developed new bioinks for helping aid bone healing.Example of impactWorld-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.Example of impactPredictive 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.Example of impactImplantable 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.Example of impactInnovative 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.Example of impactTransforming 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.Example of impactBetter care in antenatal services
Research addressing inequity leads to change in clinical practice; improved health outcomes; government policy support.Example of impactImproving NZ's emergency planning
Exploring issues stemming from Canterbury earthquakes leads to change in emergency response clinical management guidelines.Example of impactPredicting cardiovascular risk
Accurately evaluating the risk of cardiovascular disease helps change national and international clinical practice, improves health outcomes and saves costs.Example of impactBuilding healthier food environments
Testing practical interventions to support healthier food choices leads to international adoption of research materials and equity advocacy.Example of impactEnhancing care in Intensive Care Units
Trials within ICUs directly change national and international clinical practice, improve health outcomes and save costs.Example of impactSaving babies around the world
Research to prevent disability and death in babies changes clinical practice here and abroad, saves lives and brings international recognition for NZ's expertise.Example of impactEnhancing wellbeing for generations
Community-based research improves Māori trauma-informed care, including training for Corrections staff, police, schools and Oranga Tamariki.Example of impactWorking with whānau to save lives
Working with whānau leads to change in clinical practice, improves health outcomes and empowers the community.Example of impactBuilding Māori research capability
Supporting Maori health researchers helps grow workforce capability and enables emerging leaders to engage with policy-makers.Example of impactFostering Pacific research careers
Longitudinal Pacific Islands Families Study provides Pacific-specific evidence to inform policy and practice, while building workforce capability.Example of impactSaving lives through healthier housing
Research into damp, mouldy homes leads to improved health outcomes, and growth beyond academic roles to lead international policy change.Example of impactImproving gout care
A world-first gout trial leads to change in clinical practice and community practice, and improves quality of life.Example of impactCutting-edge cancer immunotherapy
Immunotherapy, including CAR T-cell therapy, increases international recognition of NZ's expertise, spurring investment to scale-up innovation.Example of impactSupporting better primary care models
Research between the HRC and its Canadian counterpart looks to improve community-based primary healthcare services in both countries.Example of impactRevolutionising health security
The HRC's involvement in the e-Asia programme leads to improved prevention and management strategies for health security threats in Asia-Pacific region.Example of impactDiagnosing heart attacks faster
New protocols for diagnosing heart attacks are adopted nationally and internationally, improving health outcomes and saving costs.Example of impactMapping a virtual human
World-first tools and technology transform patient care and lead to international recognition of, and investment in, NZ expertise.Example of impactDriving indigenous data sovereignty
Addressing issues of indigenous data use leads to new local and international guidelines, community empowerment and capability development.Example of impactEnhancing culturally appropriate care
Suicide prevention research with Tongan youth leads to new practice guidelines, and growth beyond academic roles to lead policy change.Example of impactDeveloping global cancer diagnostics
Non-invasive testing kit for bladder cancer changes national and international clinical practice; and builds NZ researchers’ commercialisation expertise.Example of impactTackling antimicrobial resistance
Research into potential Group A Streptococcus (GAS) vaccines establishes infrastructure to fast-track innovation and build capability.Example of impact