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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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'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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Scholarships and Fellowships help start researchers off strongly
AMRF made over 50 awards in 2020 for more than $4 million in charitable funding. Read more about scholarship and fellowship recipients.
AMRF
Dec 10, 20202 min read
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Awards for emerging health sciences researchers
AMRF is pleased to support postdoctoral research at the SUMMIT2020 symposium with a cash prize for Best Oral Presentation.
AMRF
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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MASTERSTROKE: improving outcomes for stroke patients
This clinical trial will show if different blood pressure management during clot retrieval can improve outcomes from stroke.
AMRF
Oct 29, 20202 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: 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
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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
366 views


Mum's sleeping position affects blood and oxygen flow to baby
Prenatal MRI research shows mum's sleeping position affects blood flow across placenta and oxygen differences in baby, links to stillbirth
AMRF
Aug 12, 20202 min read
219 views
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