We join the many tributes across Aotearoa and around the world honouring the life of paediatrician and medical researcher Professor Alistair Gunn. Professor Gunn’s research led to the development of therapeutic hypothermia (cooling the brain after oxygen deprivation).

AMRF-supported researcher A/Prof Amy Chan aims to bring asthma deaths to zero. Together, your support turns possibility into progress. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

It's Asthma Awareness Week in NZ and Asthma Awareness Month globally. What if asthma attacks could be predicted before they happen? www.medicalresearch.org.nz/post/digital... #MedicalResearch #Asthma #Researchers #HealthTechnology

Congratulations to Dr Nikki Earle for continuing her important work in women’s heart health. www.heartfoundation.org.nz/about-us/new...

"I hope that people and families living with motor neurone disease see my work and that it gives them hope." AMRF Career Advancement Fellow Dr Molly Swanson is investigating microglia cells, an often overlooked part of the brain’s immune system. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

This World Autism Awareness Day, we’re highlighting the potential of researcher‑led work to change outcomes early in life. www.medicalresearch.org.nz/post/newslet...

Today is International Epilepsy Day. This neurological condition affects over 50 million people worldwide and 1% of New Zealanders. 40% of women with ongoing epilepsy see their seizures worsen around their menstrual cycles. www.facebook.com/AMRFnz/posts...

RNZ’s recent coverage of lab‑grown tumours, a cutting-edge new technology for cancer research, highlights growing momentum behind these new approaches to testing cancer drugs & improving patient outcomes Our role: unlock progress by funding people & ideas to move medical & health science forward.

Knowledge of brain activity across the menstrual cycle remains a critical gap in neuroscience. redcap.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/surveys/?s=L...

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a milestone that matters: AMRF's 70 years of supporting the researchers who drive medical progress in Aotearoa New Zealand.

An Auckland researcher is helping shape our understanding of POTS and her first peer-reviewed publication is an important step forward. Greer Pugh's new study provides one of the most comprehensive vascular assessments of women with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome #POTS to date.

The path to becoming a medical research leader is long and often uncertain. Early-career scientists face a critical funding gap that can derail their progress before they secure permanent academic roles. www.medicalresearch.org.nz/post/newslet...

New Zealand researchers continue driving global health and medical innovation. Prof Trevor Sherwin is one of many scientists AMRF has supported through their career. Trevor was interviewed today about his research on an eye drop to repair the cornea. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Curious to know how milk can repair a damaged heart...or protect from radiation side-effects during cancer treatments? Keen to understand how bioelectrical circuits drive heartbeats, and how they can short out, leading to deadly arrhythmias?

Curious to know how milk can repair a damaged heart...or protect from radiation side-effects during cancer treatments? Keen to understand how bioelectrical circuits drive heartbeats, and how they can short out, leading to deadly arrhythmias?

Are you curious how neurological research has helped unlock insights into the brain? Keen to know what research tells us about the role of the self in dementia and amnesia? Click to register for this free event: www.medicalresearch.org.nz/ss4-event-fo...

"If your work or interests align with cardiovascular science, neurobiology, translational medicine, or emerging biotherapeutics, we welcome you to join us for these insightful discussions, whether in Auckland or online." www.medicalresearch.org.nz/ss4-event-fo...

Tonight! Book your free place to watch in person or online now ⤵️

"AMRF's investment in my travel has not only supported my career development but also helped to advance research for young people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain and people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury."

"Although it is well established that youth with type 1 Diabetes (T1D) experience high rates of distress, current clinical care is often under-resourced and unable to provide sufficient or timely psychological support." Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-ann...

AMRF Senior Research Fellow A/Prof Amy Chan continues to go from strength to strength. In addition to her cutting edge research into digital tools for asthma management, she now heads the University of Auckland School of Pharmacy. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Curious how AI and big data is transforming the lives of people with asthma? Sign up for this Free live event, 6pm Wed August 6 www.medicalresearch.org.nz/events-1/amr...

Dr Annie Jones was recently featured on Radio New Zealand to talk about her AMRF-funded research that aims to support children receiving cancer therapy. Listen here: www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Curious to know about the latest NZ research into the pancreas? In 2025, AMRF proudly marks 70 years of funding groundbreaking medical research, marking the awarding of over $100,000,000 to dedicated medical and health science researchers. We're "Empowering researchers, transforming lives."

Curious to know about New Zealand innovations in palliative care? In 2025, AMRF proudly marks 70 years of funding groundbreaking medical research, marking the awarding of over $100,000,000 to dedicated medical and health science researchers. We're "Empowering researchers, transforming lives."

"It usually takes at least 20 years to get something into [clinical] practice so this is, by comparison, this is miraculously fast and it's changed lives of millions of babies and families around the world because of a little clinical trial we did here."

AMRF is pleased to announce the first of our awards to one of the newest organisations to become eligible to receive our contestable funding, the National Hauora Coalition, to attend prestigious international conferences this year. Congratulations to Manawa Rhind and Monleigh Ikiua Muliaumasealii!

"I don't think there's any doubt that the patients we treated would have died in very short order." Enjoy another video from AMRF's 70th Anniversary Speaker Series! In it you can hear from Dr Richard Frith, neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist who introduced the first CPAP machine in NZ.

"Independent funding will only become more important to researchers, as the Government continues to tighten its belt." AMRF has worked for 70 years to ensure health and medical researchers and scientists are empowered and funded to do their vital work to better the health of all New Zealanders.

Empowering researchers, transforming lives. Enjoy video from AMRF's first event in our 70th Anniversary Speaker Series! Here you can hear from Dr Diana Sarfati, former NZ Director-General of Health, cancer epidemiologist, and eminent health services researcher.

The Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its postdoctoral fellowship funding programme, aimed at supporting early career medical and health researchers.

"Improving palliative care for people living in areas of rural deprivation is essential, but as one expert with lived experience put it: Why do we have to wait till we’re dying?" ⬇️for more

AMRF's 70th Anniversary launch was an event to remember: Empowering Researchers, Transforming Lives

Tonight's the night! It's not too late to join us -- register now at www.iamcurious.co.nz to reserve your place.

This Thursday: You're invited to hear key insights behind 3 esteemed NZ researcher’s contributions to national & global health. We mark AMRF's 70th anniversary & funding over $100 Million for medical research! Join us Thursday Feb 27 6pm--register now to secure your free spot. www.iamcurious.co.nz

You're invited to hear key insights behind 3 esteemed NZ researcher’s contributions to national & global health & mark the 70th anniversary of AMRF funding over $100 Million for medical research since 1955. Join us Thursday Feb 27 by registering now to secure your free spot. www.iamcurious.co.nz

2025 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF). Over the past seven decades, we've awarded over $100 million to groundbreaking medical research, thanks to the invaluable support of our donors. 🔗 Read the newsletter: www.medicalresearch.org.nz/post/empower...

Check out our research just featured by @nihr.bsky.social 🙌 What support do people with Long Covid need to return to work? evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/what-s... @oxprimarycare.bsky.social

A handful of places are still available for our media training workshop in Auckland on 27-28 February. Our next round of applications will close on Monday. Apply for Science Media SAVVY here: www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/science-medi...

AMRF is transitioning to a new online portal and will be running both systems in parallel during the first two grant rounds of 2025. See next posts for links! #ResearchFunding #MedicalResearch #CareerDevelopment

Today is International Migrants Day. AMRF-funded health research research provides evidence for addressing inequities and enhancing long-term well-being facing refugees in NZ. Dr Arezoo Malihi researches refugees' mental health challenges and urgent need for culturally sensitive support services.

Very exciting new #TeĀrai project - grateful for funding from @medresearchnz.bsky.social 🙏

AMRF is transitioning to a new online portal and will be running both systems in parallel during the first two grant rounds of 2025. See next posts for links! #ResearchFunding #MedicalResearch #CareerDevelopment

Dr. Marta Seretny's commitment to enhancing healthcare ethics takes her to the University of Oxford. Read about her inspiring journey and the groundbreaking research she will undertake. Read Marta's plans for her practical clinical ethics research: www.medicalresearch.org.nz/post/bridgin...

Discover how Dr. Tim Angeli-Gordon's groundbreaking research is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal health disorders with cutting-edge technology. Read more about Tim's work on #MedicalDevices for #gastroparesis: www.medicalresearch.org.nz/post/revolut...

JOIN US! AMRF invites expressions of interest for our 2025 Medical Committee. We need expert volunteers to help us fund innovative medical and health sciences research across Auckland and Northland. Ready to make an impact? Click to apply now! www.medicalresearch.org.nz/post/express...

This was part of the great work Cherry Sun did in her PhD (with more to come..), and was made possible thanks to funding from @ranzcog.bsky.social Mercia Barnes Trust and the AMRF (@medresearchnz.bsky.social) who supported her PhD scholarship 🙏

Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪

Meet the future of medical research! The recipients of the 2024 AMRF Researcher Awards, made possible by generous donors to the AMRF, include a range of talented scientists and clinicians.

@smcnz.bsky.social offers up this rare opportunity for media skills training to researchers: "increase confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media." Coming to Auckland 27-28 February 2025 - apply before Dec 13!