CMRF 50th Anniversary

An iconic Canterbury Medical Research Group celebrated 50 YEARS with a function before Christmas, at Addington Raceway in Christchurch!

The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation has been funding PhD students in the region since 1960. Founding father the late Professor Sir Don Beaven would have been thrilled at the enthusiastic endorsement given the Foundation's work by retired High Court Judge Sir John Hansen.

Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of a cheque from the Foundation, for $100,000 to Chairman of the New Zealand Brain Research Institute Board, John Bayley.

This money raised from the Foundation's hugely successful Wine & Art Auction held a couple of months prior, was earmarked for MS research.

A 50th Anniversary Book was also launched on the night and presented to all who attended.

Photo: The Capricorns - the original fundraisers for the Foundation

Photo: Marg Bayley, Les Willets, Murray McEwan & Charlotte Brough

Photo: Doreen Turner, Jim Turner, Nancy Grant, Edith Tripp

Photo: Guest speaker, Sir John Hansen

Photo: Foundation President Robert Stewart presents cheque to John Bayley

Photo: Professor Andrew Hornblow, Sally Mountfort, Bridet Robinson

2011 Wine & Art Auction

The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation's Annual Wine & Art Auction was very successful. We raised $100,000. All money raised goes directly to Multiple Sclerosis research.

Due to the February earthquake in Christchurch, the 18th Canterbury Medical Research Foundation's Annual Wine & Art Auction was held on Friday 14th October,2011 at The Chateau on the Park

Supporting Multiple Sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system that affects movement, sensation and body functions. It's symptoms can range from mild and intermittent to severe, constant and disabling. It affects one in every 1000 people. People may inherit a susceptibility to the disease. About 10% of people with MS also have a near relative with the disease.

For Ticket enquires please contact - be in early for 2012 event
health@cmrf.org.nz or fax to 03 3742176

All events are open to the public - All welcome

2011 Annual General Meeting

The Foundation held its Annual General Meeting at the spacious Burnside Rugby Club's upstairs lounge on Wednesday the 13 July. A good turnout was there to hear " the three wise men " (President Robert Stewart, Chairman Mike Stenhouse and Director Guy Johnson) acknowledge the Foundation's achievements and ongoing support despite the tragedy of the Canterbury Earthquakes.
Those present included a founding member Ray Newton, Medical Director Robin Fraser, longtime supporter Edith Tripp ( who was made an honorary life member ) and retiring Executive member and Promotions Manager, Charlotte Brough.
Afterwards, Mark Inglis, Phd, ONZM, mountaineer and motivator, gave a riveting recollection of his ascent of Everest, his life and work as double amputee and his own association with the Foundation. His own charity www.limbs4all.com gives a stunning insight into the work he an his wife Anne are involved in.

Photo: Approximately 36 members attended the Anuual General Meeting.

Photo:
President (CMRF) Robert Stewart making a presentation to Charlotte Brough who retired from position of Executive member and Promotions Manager.

Photo:
Medical Director Prof. Robin Fraser with long time supporter Edith Tripp (who was made an Honorary Life member of the Foundation). There are only 12 other Honorary Members of the Foundation awarded over the past 50 years.

Photo:
Guest speaker - Mark Inglis, Phd, ONZM, mountaineer and motivator.

Photo:
Foundation Member
Mr Ray Newton attended the 50th AGM

2011 Athol Mann Lecture

The Athol Mann Lecture 2011 was held on Tuesday 19^th April at the Chinese Association Hall, Christchurch and was attended by over 80 members of the public.

Guest Speaker Professor David Miller an expat Kiwi is visiting from London where he is a Professor of Clinical Neurology at the Institute of Neurology, UCL and a consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH, London.

Professor Miller specialises in Multiple Sclerosis and is currently visiting the Van der Veer Institute for Parkinson’s and Brain Research. Here he is collaborating with local Neurologist Dr Debbie Mason who has an interest in Multiple Sclerosis and imaging expert at the Van der Veer Institute Tracy Melzer.
Photo:Professor David Miller

This study, where patients will be scanned using the 3T MRI scanner with a variety of analysis techniques will be used to assess the disease.

Professor David H Miller.
"Changing perspectives in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis"

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that affects movement, sensation and body functions. Its symptoms can range from mild and intermittent to severe, constant and disabling. It affects one in every 1000 people. People may inherit a susceptibility to the disease. About 10% of people with MS also have a near relative with the disease.

Photo: Approximately 80 members of the public attended the Athol Mann Lecture by Prof David Miller on Multiple Sclerosis.

Photo: Nadia Borlase and Ray Newton pictured at the Athol Mann Lecture. Nadia is the first recipient of the Ray Newton Scholarship at the Van der Veer.

Photo: Left to Right, John Bayley (Chairman Van der Veer Ltd), Lindsay Welch (Friends of the Van der Veer Institute), Prof David Miller (Guest speaker of the Athol Mann Lecture 2011)

Photo: Left to Right: Ray Newton (Foundation Member CMRF), Jim Turner (Life Member of CMRF), Prof Ivan Donaldson (Chairman "Friends of the Van der Veer Institute" & Van der Veer Ltd Board Member

2010 50th Anniversary

On 2^nd December, 2010 Executive Members past and present, Life members, Researchers and guests celebrated in style the Canterbury Medical Research Foundations 50^th anniversary. Held at the Christchurch Club in the courtyard with a young string quartet playing background music, it was a chance of reminiscing and catching up with old friends and colleagues for many of the guests.

Two special awards from Canterbury Medical Research Foundation were presented to two founding members for their 50 years of outstanding contribution to the Foundation. Mr Ray Newton and Professor Athol Mann accepted the award from special guest, the Honourable Tony Ryall.

The Minister also presented an award to Dr Martin Than (CDHB) at the function, The Inaugural Health Research Council of New Zealand Beaven medal for excellence in translational research. This was awarded to Dr Than for research that will provide an innovative and workable change to the medical decision-making process for patients presenting acutely to Emergency Departments with chest pain that may be due to a heart attack.
The Beaven Medal, named after the late Professor Sir Donald Beaven, KNZM, CEB (1924-2009), recognises Sir Don’s long time interest in translating research into clinical practice and will be awarded annually by the HRC.

Photo: Professor Athol Mann receiving his CMRF award from Minister of Health, Hon Tony Ryall

Photo: Dr Martin Than received his HRC award from Minister of Health, Hon Tony Ryall

Photo: Ray Newton receiving his CMRF award from Minister of Health, Hon Tony Ryall

Honorary CMRF Life Members who attended the 50^th anniversary celebrations. Left to right: Professor Robin Fraser, Liz Baxendine, Professor Athol Mann, Olwyn Dalley,Ray Newton, Ros Burdon and Brian Stokes

Past and present Chair’s of CMRF who attended the 50^th anniversary celebrations. Left to right: Mike Stenhouse, Ros Burdon and Brian Stokes

2010 Research Open Day

Approximately 400 - 450 people attended the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation and University of Otago,Christchurch Research Open Day on Sunday 15th August, 2010 at the Christchurch Hospital.

Young and old attended the five laboratory tours to get behind the scenes and speak to researchers and learn about equipment used and how the laboratory functions.

PHOTO: Daniel and Nicky Dachs at the Colorectal Cancer Research display

The Laboratory Tours included:
Gene Structure & Function Laboratory
Christchurch Cardioendocrine Laboratory
Pathology Museum
Advances in Cervical Screening
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Department

Three research talks were held in the Rolleston Lecture Theatre:
"Heart disease in Maori & Non Maori communities - are the risks different?" Dr Cameron Lacey
"Early detection of Kidney damage in the ICU" Professor Zoltan Endre
"MARS, colour x-ray imaging of people" Dr Athony Butler

Twenty different manned displays featuring some of the research currently being undertaken in Canterbury were situated in the School of Medicine Foyer.
The Best research Display was won by the Free Radical Research Group and Communications Department - 1st equal

OPEN DAY PHOTO GALLERY

Athol Mann Lecture Series 2010

Canterbury Medical Research Foundation is holding this years Athol Mann Lecture on 7th September 2010 5.30 pm at the Rolleston Lecture Theatre, Christchurch Hospital, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch

This years speaker Professor David Miller is a Clinical Neurology at the Institute of Neurology, UCL and a Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCLH, London. His major clinical activities and research interests are based on multiple sclerosis.

ALL WELCOME

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2010 Health Lecture Series

featuring:

Colorectal cancer in New Zealand
Gout: Is it still the disease of kings?
Think Stroke, think fast
Eating Disorders, health and weight. How do they all add up?
Complete, collaborate or network. How care of premature babies has improved
Crohn's and Colitis. The new epidemic of inflamatory bowel disease

Held at the Rolleston Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor
University of Otago,Christchurch (at Christchurch Hospital)

Every Wednesdays at 7.30pm, 24th February - 31st March 2010

All welcome. Discussion and questions.
Parking available at Hospital car park, crn Tuam and Antigua Sreets

Free entry

Programme to 31st March 2010 Download Pdf

The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation's

Athol Mann Lecture 2009

"Blood Vessels and Cancer"

All Welcome

Wednesday 11th November 2009
5.30 pm

Rolleston Lecture Theatre
University of Otago, Christchurch
Christchurch Hospital, Rolleston Ave
Christchurch

Speaker: Assoicate Professor Bridget Robinson
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2009 Health Lecture Series

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2009 Health Lecture Series

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2009 Health Research Open Day

The Foundation's annual Health Research Open Day
was held Sunday 23rd August 2009

1 - 4 pm

This was a rare opportunity to learn more about the wide range of
health research being undertaken in Canterbury.
Medical Research saves lives and the Open Day allows the public a
unique opportunity to look inside the labs and view displays and
equipment and meet the researchers.

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2009 Annual General Meeting

The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation's
48th Annual General Meeting will be held
at the
Chinese Association Hall
22 St Asaph Street (Hagley Park end)
Christchurch
(Parking behind building and in CDHB, Eye Outpatient Carpark - after 5pm)
2nd July 2009
5.30 pm - All Welcome
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"The Body, The Research and The Professor"

CTV re-played the popular series
The Body, The Research and the Professor in January and February 09
Featuring Canterbury Medical Research Foundation’s
Medical Director, Professor Robin Fraser

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Athol Mann Lecture Series 2008

This public lecture was held on Wednesday,
5th November, 2008 at 5.30pm, Great Hall,
Christchurch Arts Centre

Photo: The Guest Speaker - Professor Ian Town
“Asthma In New Zealand – The Infant Cohort Study”

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The 2008 Health Research Open Day

Once again CMRF had a wonderful response to their Health Research Open Day held on Sunday 17th August
at the

University of Otago, Christchurch, Christchurch hospital, Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
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2008 Annual General Meeting

The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation held its 47th Annual General Meeting
at the Rolleston Lecture Theatre, Christchurch Hospital
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2008 Mid Winter Dialogues

July and August Lectures
to be held at the
University of Otago, Christchurch
2 Riccarton Ave
Christchurch Hospital

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2007/08 Summer Students

Photo shows Professor Robin Fraser with the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation Sponsored Students at the Studentship Presentations held at the Rolleston Lecture Theatre 14th December 2007

Each Student gave a brief introduction to their research project. Students will be required to give a presentation on their completed research projects on the 25th January 2008.