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Our new fund is open for applications

The Northland Medical Research Fund was established in March this year following a generous donation from the J & M Carney Charitable Trust.

This fund came about after a conversation between Mary Carney and a surgeon at Whangārei Hospital about the way forward for medical research in Northland.

This is an amazing opportunity for health professionals to be involved in research that leads to better care and healthier lives for Northlanders. Thank you to the J & M Carney Charitable Trust for your generosity and making this possible.

Do you know someone who works in healthcare research and would be interested in applying? Send them this story and let them know about the Northland Medical Research Fund.

Click here to apply.

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