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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

Research to predict premature birth via simple blood test could save thousands of babies' lives

AMRF Sr Fellow Dr David Musson works to find and understand fat tissue-related factors linked to tendinopathy, to help heal tendon injury

Update to Whitu app project, a new app to provide tools for young New Zealanders to help tackle anxiety, depression during Covid-10 pandemic

Funding for only a fraction of critical Covid-19 research projects in this emergency pandemic response.

Using robotic technology to help improve gait in stroke patients, people with cerebral palsy and neurological disorders. | AMRF

Antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’ kill thousands so new antimicrobial drug development technology to curb infection will save lives | AMRF

Simple affordable treatment prevents low blood sugar / hypoglycaemia in newborn, neonatal, premature NICU babies, saving their brains | AMRF

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

Bone and joint research to improve osteoporosis, osteopenia, gout, prevent fractures, broken hips and more | AMRF

Heart health medical health research from neuroscientist linking atrial fibrillation and heart failure, stroke, dementia | AMRF

Fighting aggressive skin cancer tumours in Merkel cell carcinoma with melanoma immunotherapies like Keytruda | AMRF

Auckland family with 50/50 chance of dementia in their 40s and 50s enables search for earlier detection & treatment Watch the TVNZ news...

Reducing tendon tears/injury, improving surgery and preventing susceptibility to re-injury helps athletes and ageing population alike

New app is a high tech tool to help bridge gap between young people seeking help for self-harm and mental health support services

This young medical health researcher is developing treatments for coronary artery disease by improving cardiovascular stents.

Population health researcher Boyd Swinburn has a leading international role in responses to obesity, under-nutrition and climate change.

Stroke patients have new hope with successful clot retrieval technique pioneered by ischaemic stroke neurology specialist in New Zealand