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Study to help more NZ cancer patients access clinical trials remotely

A study led by oncologists at Auckland City Hospital will test a novel model for running clinical trials, with the aim of helping New Zealand cancer patients access trials no matter where they live. This is one of the new Project and Programmes announced by the Health Research Council today.

Supporting collaborative research between New Zealand and China

Research into the mechanisms contributing to chronic kidney disease, as well as new therapeutic options for its management, has been awarded funding through the 2023 NZ-China Biomedical Research Alliance Fund.

Have your say on how the HRC’s Standing Committee for Therapeutic Trials runs

The HRC is seeking public submissions on the draft Terms of Reference for its Standing Committee on Therapeutic Trials (SCOTT).