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Health research through the decades: AMRF’s 70th anniversary medical research highlights
Get insights on medical research into birth health, diabetic hearts, and more in AMRF’s 70th anniversary year, showcased in our latest newsletter
AMRF
Jun 301 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


Empowering Researchers, Transforming Lives: AMRF's 70th Anniversary Year
As AMRF launches into another remarkable year of funding groundbreaking medical research, we are excited to share our showcase of the...
AMRF
Feb 52 min read


From Birth to Heart Health: AMRF’s Latest Medical Research Highlights
Get insights on medical research into birth health, diabetic hearts, and AMRF’s 70th anniversary in our latest newsletter
AMRF
Nov 10, 20241 min read


Exploring the Link Between Menstrual Cycle and Seizures in Catamenial Epilepsy
Groundbreaking researcher working to uncover the connection between the menstrual cycle and seizures causing catamenial epilepsy.
AMRF
Sep 27, 20242 min read


High impact investment in our next generation of medical researchers
One philanthropist is creating a deep connection with early career medical researchers and young scientists through her scholarship...
AMRF
Jun 10, 20241 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


Families rally behind AMRF, giving hope to others after losing loved ones to brain cancers
A marathon effort in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and a musical theatre gala evening raise funds for brain cancer research. Read more...
AMRF
Jan 17, 20241 min read


Calling all musical theatre enthusiasts! One night only...
A rising star in NZ's musical theatre scene has channeled her grief into a special night supporting glioblastoma and brain cancer research.
AMRF
Oct 24, 20232 min read


One family’s experience with end of life choice
AMRF's latest newsletter is testimony to the life-changing medical research donors support in Parkinson's disease, dementia, cancer and more
AMRF
Jul 3, 20232 min read


What a difference a day makes!
Learn how your support can help make a daily difference in the lives of those working to help people living with Parkinson's disease....
AMRF
Feb 7, 20233 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
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