Liggins Institute

Our research themes investigate the impact of our environment on the long-term health of this generation and the next.

Explore the current list of doctoral and masters research projects on offer and their supervisors.

Our academic staff supervise students as well as conducting their own research. Many are internationally recognised experts in their field.

Learn more about the dramatic period of brain development that occurs in babies born preterm as they go through their medical care in a NICU.

Would you take capsules of healthy, lean people’s poo if you thought it might radically improve your health? Four young Auckland women did.

Meet a student

Canadian student Stephanie Segovia explains her research focus, why she picked the Liggins Institute and what she likes about life in Auckland.

From studies during pregnancy and childhood, to nutrition studies in adulthood, take part in a clinical trial and help put research into practice.

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.

Study news, events, research breakthroughs and more. Our bi-monthly newsletter is the best way to stay up-to-date with what's happening at Liggins.