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Promising tinnitus research
New break-through in the personalised treatment of tinnitus and radio interview from audiologist Grant Search-field
AMRF
Aug 31, 20221 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


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.
AMRF
Aug 2, 20221 min read


Cultivating better mental wellbeing for refugees
Read more about health research benefitting refugee populations in New Zealand on World Refugee Day
AMRF
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Simulating surgeries to save lives
Read more now in the latest AMRF Newsletter - latest health and medical research and the doctors and scientists supported by donors like you
AMRF
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Emerging researcher returning to New Zealand to find link between breast cancer & obesity
Read more now in the latest AMRF Newsletter - latest research and the researchers supported by donors like you
AMRF
Mar 25, 20221 min read


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
AMRF
Mar 18, 20221 min read


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
AMRF
Dec 19, 20213 min read


Medicinal chemists make & fire the magic bullet against cancer
Read more now in the latest AMRF Newsletter - latest research and the researchers supported by donors like you
AMRF
Nov 16, 20211 min read


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.
AMRF
Nov 12, 20211 min read


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...
AMRF
Oct 8, 20212 min read


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.
AMRF
Aug 10, 20212 min read


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
AMRF
Aug 3, 20212 min read


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...
AMRF
Jul 29, 20212 min read


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:...
AMRF
Jun 14, 20211 min read


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.
AMRF
May 27, 20212 min read


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...
AMRF
May 7, 20213 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


'Why do I need reading glasses?'
Vision researcher returns to Auckland, bringing cutting-edge techniques to replicate lenses like we see in aged eyes, causing sight problems
AMRF
Mar 2, 20212 min read
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