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Empowering researchers, transforming lives
Watch the videos from AMRF's 70th anniversary speaker series
In 2025, AMRF proudly marks 70 years of funding groundbreaking medical research, marking the awarding of over $100,000,000 to dedicated medical and health science researchers.
Our 70th year will feature a three-part speaker series in February, May, and August in Auckland. These events will showcase leading medical researchers who have made a significant difference in their fields.
Dr Diana Sarfati NZ Director-General of Health, cancer epidemiologist, and eminent health services researcher
Distinguished Professor Dame Jane Harding a world leader in neonatal research and clinical practice
Dr Richard Frith neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist who introduced the first CPAP machine here
Professor John Windsor an acclaimed pancreatic surgeon, researcher and entrepreneur
A/Prof Gary Cheung & Dr Rosemary Frey experts in the End-of-Life Choice Act 2019 and improving palliative care
A/Prof Amy Chan a leader in respiratory health research using digital technology and big data
Dr Tim Angeli-Gordon an expert in gastrointestinal physiology developing diagnostic devices andinterventional therapeutics for GI disorders.
Professor Donna Rose Addis New Zealand-born cognitive neuroscientist, renowned for her work in neuroimaging and neuropsychology, linked to memory and aging, and the first Samoan neuroscientist in history
Professor Robert Gourdie a NZ-educated scientist and internationally acclaimed cell biologist specialising in cardiovascular and biotech innovations
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