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Liggins Institute

Improving lifelong health through excellent research into the determinants of a healthy life: before conception and at every stage of the lifespan.

Baby Amanda Wright, one of the original 'Auckland steroid babies', (above centre) with her cousins Darryl (above left) and Kaine (above right).

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Robyn May describes how she and her team developed a digital twin of newborn babies, which could help answer questions about why babies born preterm are likely to have cardiovascular problems throughout life.

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We investigate the impact of our environment on the long-term health outcomes of this generation and the next.

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Professor Justin O'Sullivan

Our investigators answer a series of 10 questions to give you a glimpse into their work, as well as the highs and lows of a career in research.

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Distinguished Professor Dame Jane Harding meeting with Liggins Institute staff

Meet the academic staff who lead our major research themes and programmes.

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Student in the Liggins Institute research laboratory

From working out the vitamins preterm babies need to investigating antibiotic resistant genes, check out the postgraduate research projects available now.

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Internships, scholarships and awards are available to fund your Honours, Masters or PhD study at the Liggins Institute.

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PhD candidate Simone Watkins

What goes on at the Liggins Institute?

Find out what our students are investigating and what keeps them motivated.

Liggins Institute doctoral candidate Cristal Salatas receiving HealtheX award

Read our latest Liggins Link to learn what's happening at the Liggins Institute, including study news, events, research breakthroughs, and more.

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Take part in a clinical trial, attend an event or make a donation. There are lots of ways to contribute to our life-changing research.

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