Funded projects

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  Dr Fiona McBryde

  University of Auckland

  Project grant - $300,000 - Funding Round: 2026 A

  Nitrite - a promising new adjunct treatment for stroke

  This project is testing whether a simple, low-cost drug called nitrite can protect the brain during a stroke. The team will use animal models to see if nitrite improves blood flow and reduces damage, even when treatment is delayed. If effective, this approach could reduce long-term disability and help more people access treatment, especially those in rural communities.