Using food and a focus on the microbiome to protect against respiratory illness
HVN funding for Immune Health includes a Priority Research Programme (PRP) and three Contestable Fund Projects:
Tranche 1
Tranche 2
Immune Health Highlights
Listen to Ārepa’s Chief Executive Angus Brown on The AM show
Listen to Ārepa's Chief Executive Angus Brown on The AM show talking about a new anti-pollution smart drink. HVN is pleased to be working with our industry partner Ārepa on a project led by Dr Andrea Braakhuis from the University of Auckland, which recently received...
Karengo: Māori-led research into the health benefits of edible seaweed
New Zealand’s coasts produce a diversity of seaweeds, including a group collectively called Karengo. Long known to Māori as a traditional source of food, Karengo is now stirring up interest for its potential as a high-value food for aquaculture. From micronutrients to...
We have new HVN videos!
Dr Meika Foster stars in our first new HVN video. Meika talks about her role with the HVN Science Leadership Team and her role as lead on HVN's Vision Mātauranga science and innovation programmes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP4zevg0qtU With thanks to the...