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Read about the latest research supported by donors like you. Infectious disease research Dr Catherine Tsai works to enable the delivery of vaccines with ease and economy Dr Annika Winbo studies a family with the literally heart-wrenching Long QT Syndrome Our Covid-19 response to the pandemic and details about postponement of our lecture on improving surgical outcomes Click image below to view or download the PDF file....

Andrew McDaid may now be on the cusp of transforming the lives of stroke victims.

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing public health issues of modern times.

Could something so simple, and so affordable, help prevent newborn babies getting low blood sugar levels?

The first question people ask when given the news that they have cancer is usually “how long have I got?”.

Read about Auckland Medical Research Foundation's latest success stories and awarded grants. In this issue you’ll see research highlights including: Cancer r...

Researchers in the Auckland Bone and Joint Research Group are undertaking a six-month trial of post-menopausal Auckland women to determine if an over-the-cou...

Heart health is important for all of us. From atrial fibrillation to hypertension (high blood pressure) you or someone you know has been affected by heart di...

Hear from experts funded by generous donors to the Auckland Medical Research Foundation who talk about the latest advancements in brain research and where ne...

They are dubbed “little brains” – brain cells on the heart’s surface – and understanding how they work may lead to reducing a prevalence of stroke and dement...

Auckland Medical Research Foundation's latest success stories and awarded grants. Click image below to view or download the PDF file.

Visual impairment affects many aspects of life such as learning, mobility, and independence. AMRF-funded researchers from The University of Auckland discuss ...

Medical researchers lead study to fight aggressive tumours It’s that time of year when we relish the thought of summer, plan weekends in the garden, get out ...

Auckland Medical Research Foundation's latest success stories and awarded grants. Click image below to view or download the PDF file.

Auckland Medical Research Foundation's latest success stories and awarded grants. Click image below to view or download the PDF file.

Head and neck cancer sufferers have new hope from research from Dr Francis Hunter at the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre at the University of Aucklan...

Auckland family with 50/50 chance of dementia in their 40s and 50s enables search for earlier detection & treatment Watch the TVNZ news story about this stud...

Tendons cost ACC more than $280 million a year. What if an injury that creates a multi-million dollar burden on our health system could be treated differentl...

A new smartphone app could help bridge the gap between young people in distress seeking help for self-harm and support services. These high tech tools are a ...

Auckland Medical Research Foundation's latest success stories and awarded grants. Click image below to view or download the PDF file.