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Digital markers in asthma: harnessing technology for asthma attack prediction
Explore how digital markers in asthma can predict an asthma attack before it happens. Learn how technology can transform asthma attack management.
AMRF
Jul 81 min read


Innovations in gastrointestinal disorder diagnosis and treatment
Explore groundbreaking innovations in gastrointestinal disorder diagnosis and treatment. Discover new tools revolutionizing gastrointestinal disorder care.
AMRF
Jul 81 min read


The first 3.5 years of Assisted Dying in Aotearoa New Zealand: End of Life Choice Act 2019
A/Prof Gary Cheung, geriatric psychiatrist, shares insights from a two-year study funded by AMRF, exploring how practitioners and families navigate assisted dying.
AMRF
May 271 min read


The changing world of health, or Changing the world of health
Dr Diana Sarfati, former NZ Director-General of Health, cancer epidemiologist, and eminent health services researcher speaks on the changing world of health
AMRF
Feb 282 min read


Blast from the past: Diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnoea in 1981
Hear from Dr Richard Frith, neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist who introduced the first CPAP machine in the 1980s in New Zealand with support from AMRF.
AMRF
Feb 271 min read


Saving babies' brains: A $2 treatment revolutionised neonatal care
Hear from Distinguished Professor Dame Jane Harding who is curious “How can we improve neonatal care and the long-term health and well-being of newborn infants?” and save babies' brains
AMRF
Feb 272 min read


Curious to know about the latest research into tinnitus treatments?
Watch the video below. Stay Informed About Life-Changing Medical Research Join our newsletter to follow groundbreaking medical research...
AMRF
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Are you curious about hearing loss research?
1.5 billion people worldwide are affected by hearing loss. For some, the loss can happen almost over night. Curious to learn more?
AMRF
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Are you curious about the future of cancer treatment? Learn from the researchers at the forefront.
Curious about the latest developments in cancer research and new treatments? Watch video from top researchers and scientists to learn more.
AMRF
Sep 28, 202321 min read


Curious about the future of surgery? Learn about health and medical researchers making it safer
How do we make operating theatres safer, and lower risk for gastrointestinal disorders for patients like you? Watch now to learn more.
AMRF
Jun 9, 202329 min read


At the Heart of Research: From giraffe & metronomes to 3D printers
Cardiovascular and heart health research lecture video about treatments, new research you can participate in, high blood pressure and more.
AMRF
Oct 26, 202218 min read


Heart research genetics & equity: Women under-represented in studies
Cardiovascular and heart health research lecture video about treatments, new research you can participate in, high blood pressure and more.
AMRF
Oct 21, 20223 min read


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.
AMRF
Aug 3, 20227 min read


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.
AMRF
Aug 3, 202211 min read


VIDEO: Achieving independence after stroke: Rehabilitation, recovery and robots
Enjoy this video of Dr Marie-Claire Smith’s and A/Prof Andrew McDaid’s recent public lecture hosted by AMRF. At “Achieving independence...
AMRF
May 5, 20211 min read


Genetic factor may reduce Type 2 Diabetes risk in some people of Māori and Pacific ancestry
One of New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing health problem is type 2 diabetes (T2D) and it's associated with increased risk of many...
AMRF
Nov 10, 20202 min read


Sounding Off On Future Tinnitus Research
Hearing evolved as an essential survival sense and is fundamental to modern day quality of life. Tinnitus is a disabling hearing disorder...

AMRF
Oct 12, 20201 min read


VIDEO: Appendicitis research aiming to improve outcomes for most common surgery for kiwi kids
The 3 Minute Thesis competition is a global initiative to challenge student researchers to succinctly present their work in just 180...
AMRF
Aug 25, 20201 min read


VIDEO: Antiviral Drug Discovery for Covid-19
Dr Dan Furkert on his research for antiviral drugs to reduce impact of Covid-19 pandemic.
AMRF
Aug 17, 20201 min read


VIDEO: Covid-19 pandemic impact on nurse welfare
Dr Matt Roskruge discusses his research into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown on nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand. He aims to
AMRF
Aug 10, 20201 min read
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