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The 2016 Nobel Prize for Chemistry has been awarded to a trio of scientists for their pioneering work in developing molecular machines. These gadgets measure just a thousandth of a human hair in width, and they’re poised to revolutionise everything from manufacturing and materials to medicine and the functioning of the human body. The winners…
Read MoreWhat will medicine and healthcare be like in the future? What role will technology play? How much say will patients have in their care? On computers in medicine: Michael Gillam: Just like cardiology or obstetrics or any of these other specialties, there’s now a speciality in medical informatics, as well – the application of computers…
Read MoreThis last month has been a pivotal one for New Zealanders for Health Research, with a number of key highlights. Our travelling roadshow networking events in Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin and Christchurch have been a real hit, and we were excited to have shared some of the results from our Roy Morgan opinion poll. Respondents ranked…
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Read MoreMost Kiwis want the private sector to fork out more for health and medical research, a new opinion survey has found. The online survey of 504 adults by Roy Morgan Research found 86 per cent wanted private sector businesses such as pharmaceutical companies to stump up more for health research. This was slightly more than…
Read MoreCSL (CSL) chief executive Paul Perreault has welcomed the launch of the government’s new Biomedical Translation Fund for focusing the attention of the $2 trillion superannuation system on the commercialisation of medical technologies. The fund, officially launched by Innovation and Science Minister Greg Hunt on Wednesday, matches every dollar venture capital and super funds invest…
Read MoreChristchurch-based technology commercialisation company, Powerhouse Ventures, has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Stock Exchange for an IPO to raise up to $A20 million ($21m), after earlier flagging its intention to list on the NZX. Chairman Kerry McDonald said the company would look to expand its operations into Australia. “We propose to enter the Australian…
Read MoreWe’re now well over half way through winter and we’ve had a busy time during the last few weeks at New Zealanders for Health Research. It has been exciting to receive our first public opinion poll data from our partner, Roy Morgan Research. We’re looking forward to sharing a plethora of insights with you at…
Read MoreHealth research in New Zealand has just received a major boost with the recent announcement of $97 million of additional funding. We congratulate the HRC and all those involved in achieving this significant win for health research. In announcing this investment, Ministers Joyce and Coleman have called for a more dynamic, well-connected and world-leading health…
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