New Zealand’s science-led response key to its COVID-19 success The use of scientific expertise has been vital to New Zealand’s successful COVID-19 elimination and control strategy according to some of New Zealand’s top scientists whose views have been among those sought and heard. In a paper published today in leading international... Keep Reading

International vaccine experts weigh in on challenges in development and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines for most vulnerable Ensuring that COVID-19 vaccines are developed and deployed for those most vulnerable is a global challenge but can be addressed in a number of ways, according to a group of international vaccine experts in a review... Keep Reading

Study’s findings positive for MS potential of nalfurafine Functional recovery in those suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological disorder that affects 2.5 million people worldwide, has come a step closer thanks to the latest findings of research led by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington... Keep Reading

Research For Life invites Wellington-based medical researchers to apply for research grants. The closing date for Research For Life’s next round of grant applications is Thursday, 18 March 2021. Research grants enable recipients to undertake innovative medical research. Keep Reading

Research for Life (RFL) has awarded Honorary Life Membership to Professor John Nacey CNZM and Peter Barker in recognition for their service to the organisation and medical research. Honorary Life Membership was conferred on both at the Foundation’s 60th Annual General Meeting held in Wellington earlier this week. Keep Reading

Editorial  By Associate Professor Rebecca Grainger  On writing editorials that end a year, one generally reflects on the events that have passed. The global COVID-19 pandemic is a very significant event in our collective history, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. Although public health experts have been warning... Keep Reading

Wellington-based medical researchers have received up to $91,344 in Research For Life’s second funding round for 2020. In the earlier funding round in May, Research For Life approved eight grants totalling $105,810. Research For Life funds innovative quality research undertaken by researchers in the early stages of their careers who,... Keep Reading

Hookworm therapy study expands to treat allergic inflammatory diseases Clinical research into the therapeutic potential of human hookworms is shifting up a gear as the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research sets its sights on allergic and inflammatory diseases. The programme, which will run a number of clinical trials in patients with... Keep Reading

Research For Life (RFL) invites Wellington-based medical researchers to apply for research grants. The closing date for RFL’s next round of grant applications is Friday, 28 August 2020. Last year, Research For Life made 13 research grants and 19 travel grants in its two funding rounds totalling $179,285. Research grants enable... Keep Reading

Professor John Nacey recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020 Research For Life (RFL) Board member and Immediate Past Chairman, Professor John Nacey has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020, being made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM).  Research For Life’s current chairman Dr Lance Lawler... Keep Reading

Research For Life awards $105,810 to Wellington Medical Researchers Wellington-based medical researchers have received $105,810 in Research For Life’s first funding round for 2020. Research For Life funds innovative quality research undertaken by researchers in the early stages of their careers who, through their work, will advance the... Keep Reading

Top scientists call for urgent COVID vaccine strategy to ensure New Zealand’s health and economic viability Some of New Zealand’s top scientists are urging the need for a national COVID-19 vaccine programme to ensure New Zealand is best placed to access an effective vaccine at the earliest opportunity.   Malaghan Institute Director... Keep Reading

Researchers working on decoy molecule to fool COVID-19 A decoy molecule that fools coronavirus by attracting it before it can attach to lung cells may provide a way forward in the fight against COVID-19. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Dr Davide Comoletti, a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science in the School of... Keep Reading

Research For Life (RFL) invites Wellington-based medical researchers to apply for research and travel grants. The closing date for RFL’s next round of grant applications is Friday, 27 March 2020. Last year, Research For Life made 13 research grants and 19 travel grants in its two funding rounds totalling $179,285. Keep Reading

MedicAlert® Foundation International (MAFUS) has won a major concession from Google, the US-based internet company. Google will no longer accept advertisements from copycat Medical ID providers using MedicAlert® Trademarks including its emblem on its platform. This is a significant breakthrough that protects MedicAlert® Foundation’s... Keep Reading