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- Sep 28
- 16 min
The quest for improved cancer treatments
A/Prof Michael Hay presents an overview of cancer research happening right here in Auckland. From the laboratory bench through to...
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AMRF
- Aug 31
- 1 min
Promising tinnitus research
New break-through in the personalised treatment of tinnitus and radio interview from audiologist Grant Search-field
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AMRF
- Aug 3
- 7 min
VIDEO: Are you curious about the ageing brain? Alzheimer's disease research
AMRF-funded researchers Conor Nelson and Debbie Young work to create new cures for memory loss, like what's seen in Alzheimer's disease.
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AMRF
- Aug 3
- 10 min
VIDEO: Are you curious about the ageing brain? Early-onset dementia
Dr Brigid Ryan works with a NZ family diagnosed with early-onset dementia. She hopes to cure it with early identification and interventions.
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AMRF
- Aug 2
- 1 min
What is the impact of high heart rate on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain?
Dr Eryn Kwon's research to refine MRI scans and images during elevated heart rate gives neuroscience and brain imaging a big boost.
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AMRF
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Cultivating better mental wellbeing for refugees
Read more about health research benefitting refugee populations in New Zealand on World Refugee Day
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AMRF
- May 31
- 1 min
Simulating surgeries to save lives
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AMRF
- Mar 25
- 1 min
Emerging researcher returning to New Zealand to find link between breast cancer & obesity
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AMRF
- Mar 17
- 1 min
Inspired by stem cells: fresh support for research from medical student's initiative
Social enterprise The Stem Shelves Club demonstrates student's appreciation for the importance of medical research through love of plants
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AMRF
- Dec 18, 2021
- 3 min
Researchers offered $1.36m rescue package
AMRF launches emergency Covid-19 Relief Fund to ensure recovery of health and medical researchers impacted by the pandemic in Auckland
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AMRF
- Nov 16, 2021
- 1 min
Medicinal chemists make & fire the magic bullet against cancer
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AMRF
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
Update! Whitu, well-being intervention for teens: Publication
Success for a mobile app to help teens improve their mental well-being against anxiety and depression while dealing with Covid-19 pandemic.
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AMRF
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Cardiovascular disease culprits: the search starts in childhood
HealtheX, the annual forum and celebration of medical and health science student research successfully adapted to restrictions. In an...
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AMRF
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
Including asthmatic children in their own health decisions
New research will help better support kids to manage their own health decisions, like asthmatic kids who administer their own medicines.
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AMRF
- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
Early-career award for emerging health sciences researcher
Dr James McKeage's apparatus for instant needle-free injections isn't science fiction and is being developed here in Auckland
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AMRF
- Jul 29, 2021
- 2 min
Improving equity of pharmacist services for older Maōri patients
The pharmacist has an important place in healthcare as medicines experts and by being easily accessible by patients. Jo Hikaka explores...
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AMRF
- Jun 13, 2021
- 1 min
News about our 'joint' health, midwifery success and more
Read more now in the latest AMRF Newsletter. Read about the latest research and the researchers supported by donors like you including:...
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AMRF
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Update! Whitu, well-being intervention: Participant feedback
"The best app after what was such a rollercoaster year!" Whitu: 7 ways in 7 days helps young people tackle anxiety and depression.
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AMRF
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
Predicting Cardiovascular Risks in Cancer Patients
With a deep-seated passion for improving quality of life and outcomes for cancer patients, Professor Mark Elwood and Dr Essa Tawfiq are...
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