Research Impact

Since officially opening in April 2002, the MRINZ has consistently investigated pressing issues in public health and clinical practice, challenged dogma, and produced high-quality evidence to inform and improve disease management and patient care.

Through both national and international collaborations, and with an impressive 866 publications (and counting), the MRINZ’s research output has reached well beyond Aotearoa New Zealand, influencing clinical practice and management guidelines on a global scale.

In recognition of these achievements, we have compiled 21 pivotal research outcomes from the last 21 years.

The MRINZ has an outstanding record of research in asthma and COPD over many years. MRINZ research projects, including most recently about a new treatment option for mild asthma, have contributed to changes in national and international asthma guidelines and in the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) strategy report, and to their subsequent implementation for clinical practice in New Zealand and many other countries.