About Us

 

MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NEW ZEALAND
Rangahautia Te Ora

The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand (MRINZ) is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading independent medical research institute. Our research is guided by a simple philosophy: it must challenge dogma, increase knowledge, and have the potential to improve clinical practice and outcomes, both in Aotearoa New Zealand, and internationally.

The MRINZ’s research teams are dedicated to investigating important public health problems, delivering high quality evidence on which to improve the management of disease and patient care. An internationally recognised academic institution, the MRINZ operates under a charitable trust pursuing advances in clinical practice and providing a base for specialist training in medical research.

Te Ao Māori me Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The MRINZ is committed to contributing toward a more equitable society that celebrates Te Ao Māori and upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The MRINZ is working to support tangata whenua led processes, where Māori worldviews and values help shape our research. We are committed to Māori health workforce training, developing ways to weave tikanga into how we work within our organisation, and through active collaborations with partners across Aotearoa New Zealand, and worldwide.

The MRINZ conduct collaborative research on crucial issues in global public health and development, while supporting and encouraging the next generation of world health leaders at undergraduate, post-graduate and professional levels.


Our world-leading research spans TEN key medical fields.

  • ASTHMA

  • CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

  • CHILDREN’S HEALTH 

  • COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

  • EMERGING THERAPEUTICS:
    EARLY PHASE STUDIES

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES

  • INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE

  • MĀORI & PACIFIC PEOPLES’ HEALTH

  • OXYGEN THERAPY

  • STROKE & REHABILITATION

 

To mark our 2023 Anniversary Celebration, the MRINZ has published
a 21st Research Report detailing institute-wide activity since 2002. 
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Our Values

 

independence

The MRINZ is an independent research institute and registered charity (ID CC22439).

This means that we are able to operate independently from government and industry pressures when conducting research.

Excellence

We publish an average of 52 peer-reviewed publications each year in high-impact journals and our work has contributed to major global changes in practice. This output is achieved by our capability to act as an autonomous trial coordinating centre both in New Zealand, and for large-scale, multi-national clinical trials with our research networks in intensive care, hospitals, general practice and pharmacies.

Education

We offer higher degrees through practical real-world research including PhDs, MDs (Medical Doctorates), Masters, and Diplomas. We have close ties with Victoria University of Wellington, Otago University, Montepellier University France and the University of Groningen Netherlands.

 
 

Work with us

 
 

Multi-centre Trial design and management

We have extensive experience designing, coordinating, and contributing to international multi-centre randomised controlled trials.

This includes the ability to analyse data and publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed medical journals to ensure research can be rapidly translated into clinical practice.

Randomised controlled trials

The MRINZ is embedded within the Wellington Regional Hospital and has access to Phase II facilities including a 14-bed inpatient Clinical Trials Unit.

We have developed and coordinate the Pharmacy Research Network (PRN), a network of pharmacies across New Zealand and Australia to facilitate large scale RCT’s in the community.

We also have established TIME GP, a network of General Practices in New Zealand for coordinating healthcare research in the community.

 

Data management

We use REDCap to conduct state-of-the-art research which harness the capability and reliability of online and mobile technologies.

Our data management is being organised to CDISC and MedDRA standards, and we are in the process of ECRIN accreditation.


 

Volunteer

 

Clinical trials provide the highest level of scientific evidence on which to base clinical practice, and are at the heart of the MRINZ’s mission.

To take part in our MRINZ clinical trials we require you to register your details with our secure contact database system. By completing a quick sign-up process you can be added to our ever-growing MRINZ database of generous study participants. Learn more here.

Here are our latest clinical trials seeking study volunteers.

 

 

Donate

 
 

As a registered charity (ID CC22439) the financial support we receive is greatly valued. Our generous supporters come from many sectors and give in numerous ways. We are enormously grateful to our community of funders and donors for their ongoing commitment to our mission and purpose.

If you would like to donate to support our research or a specific programme, you can learn more here.