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Finding the funny side in nursing care Have you ever been cared for by a nurse who made you laugh? Research from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington shows the nurse may have been utilising a crucial component of their professional toolkit. Shelley van der Krogt recently completed her Master’s thesis on the use of humour in ... Keep Reading

Physical activity target needs updating for mental health Global physical activity guidelines should be extended to ensure they have the best impact on mental as well as physical health, according to new research involving researchers from Victoria University of Wellington. The study, co-authored by Dr Justin Richards at Victoria University ... Keep Reading

2019 Research Review Editorial by Associate Professor Rebecca Grainger Gender has been a hot topic in 2019. Gender equality, gender pay equity, gender identity, and more. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, women face disadvantage and in many cases direct harm, due their gender. This has been recongised by the United Nation’s Sustai... Keep Reading

Wellington-based medical researchers have received $29,945 in Research For Life’s second funding round for 2019. Three researchers received a total of $20,272 to undertake innovative medical research and six travel grants totalling $9,673 were approved to assist local researchers meet the cost of presenting their research findings at... Keep Reading

Aged care overhaul needed for older adults living with extreme obesity    New research led by Victoria University of Wellington researchers shows New Zealand’s aged care sector will be under pressure unless more support is provided to a growing older population living with obesity. It also highlights the potential for older adul... Keep Reading

A study by a team of Victoria University of Wellington scientists spotlights the role of gene networks in how people respond to one of the world’s most prescribed medications. The research team investigated the genetic network response to cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, a medication prescribed to about 30 million people worldwide.... Keep Reading

Last Wednesday evening the Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy officially launched a scholarship fund that will provide financial support to those working on harm prevention initiatives. The ‘Harish Rajpal MedicAlert® Scholarship’ has been conceived by the MedicAlert® Foundation in partnership with the family of Dr Harish Rajpal, as a living... 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, 13 September 2019. Keep Reading

Government matches Malaghan Institute’s ambitions for cancer immunotherapy  The Malaghan Institute’s ambitious plans to establish a platform for CAR T-cell cancer therapy has got the backing from the New Zealand government in a funding deal announced today. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Par... Keep Reading

Wellington Investment Banker Susannah Batley has accepted an invitation to join the Research for Life board. Research For Life’s chairman Dr Lance Lawler said, “Susannah is a talented young professional and her experience in the financial services sector will bring complementary skills and valuable new perspectives to our board. She is... Keep Reading