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Targeting tendon healing
AMRF Sr Fellow Dr David Musson works to find and understand fat tissue-related factors linked to tendinopathy, to help heal tendon injury
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Jul 30, 20202 min read


Update! Whitu: 7 ways in 7 days
Update to Whitu app project, a new app to provide tools for young New Zealanders to help tackle anxiety, depression during Covid-10 pandemic
AMRF
Jul 16, 20201 min read


Anti-viral Treatments Against Covid-19
The current global COVID19 pandemic has dramatically limited the ways that people, businesses and institutions may conduct activities.

AMRF
Jul 8, 20201 min read


Researching the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on the elderly.
While New Zealand’s Covid-19 lockdown has ended, it has left behind a significant impact on our society. For many of New Zealand’s older...

AMRF
Jun 11, 20202 min read


Covid-19 impact on nurse wellbeing: Identification, sustainability and mitigation
Dr Matthew Roskruge, Massey University, Massey Business School VIDEO: Watch AMRF's free webinar with Dr Roskruge Dr Matthew Roskruge is a...

AMRF
May 4, 20202 min read


Stapled ACE2 alpha-helical peptides as SARS-CoV-2 spike protein blockers and virus entry inhibitors
Distinguished Professor Dame Margaret Brimble, University of Auckland, School of Chemical Sciences & Dr Alan Cameron, University of...

AMRF
May 4, 20202 min read


Social connectedness among older people during Covid-19
Professor Merryn Gott, University of Auckland, School of Nursing VIDEO: Watch AMRF's free webinar with Prof Gott Having conducted...

AMRF
May 4, 20202 min read


Whitu: 7 ways in 7 days
Randomised controlled trial of a coping skills app to support the emotional wellbeing of young people during the Covid-19 pandemic -Dr...

AMRF
May 4, 20202 min read


Examining the short and long-term mental health consequences of the lockdown to contain Covid-19
Associate Professor Danny Osborne & Professor Chris Sibley, University of Auckland School of Psychology Researchers leading the 20-year...

AMRF
May 4, 20203 min read


High demand for Covid-19 research funding sees vital projects miss out
Funding for only a fraction of critical Covid-19 research projects in this emergency pandemic response.
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Apr 24, 20206 min read


AMRF pledges $500,000 for immediate projects
New Zealand’s largest independent medical research funder launches urgent, fast-tracked fund for COVID-19 medical research | AMRF
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Apr 6, 20202 min read


AMRF Newsletter - Autumn 2020
Medical research news supported by charitable donors. Infectious disease vaccines; Long QT Syndrome; Covid-19 response to pandemic | AMRF
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Apr 3, 20201 min read


How robots may help stroke patients walk without a limp
Using robotic technology to help improve gait in stroke patients, people with cerebral palsy and neurological disorders. | AMRF

AMRF
Feb 13, 20203 min read


Has New Zealand helped find the world's next antibiotic?
Antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’ kill thousands so new antimicrobial drug development technology to curb infection will save lives | AMRF

AMRF
Feb 13, 20203 min read


$2 Treatment that may prevent brain damage in new borns
Simple affordable treatment prevents low blood sugar / hypoglycaemia in newborn, neonatal, premature NICU babies, saving their brains | AMRF

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Feb 13, 20204 min read


Striving to Improve Cancer Treatment
Glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer research to describe tumours, target treatment, find a cure and save lives | AMRF

AMRF
Feb 13, 20204 min read


AMRF Newsletter - Spring 2019
Medical research news supported by charitable donors. Artificial Intelligence in healthcare improving patient experience | AMRF

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Sep 1, 20191 min read


Could a simple supplement help delay osteoporosis?
Bone and joint research to improve osteoporosis, osteopenia, gout, prevent fractures, broken hips and more | AMRF

AMRF
Aug 29, 20193 min read


Video: At the Heart of Medical Research
Heart health video from medical health scientists researching hypertension, stroke, dementia, kidney and heart failure | AMRF

AMRF
Aug 1, 20191 min read


Video: Shining a light on Parkinson's disease and dementia
Brain health video from medical health neuroscientists researching Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, dementia | AMRF

AMRF
Aug 1, 20196 min read
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