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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
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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
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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
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Capturing the Well-Being Dividend: A Journey into Refugee Mental Health in New Zealand
Learn more about the mental health service disparities for refugees in NZ and explore solutions for better integration and well-being.
AMRF
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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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
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Are you curious how a 1951 MG can help drive improvements in health?
A generous benefactor's classic car auction benefits researchers, doctors and scientists doing the latest health & medical research.
AMRF
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Update! Whitu: Coping skills app for young people during pandemic
Whitu is a coping skills app for young people during pandemic. This update from the researchers leading the work shows how far they've come.
AMRF
Sep 10, 20202 min read
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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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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
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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
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