Postgraduate study in Nutrition and Metabolism

Across the lifespan, food is a major determinant of health. This area of research explores the ways in which nutrition at each point in the lifespan affects long-term health and response to disease.

Overview

Take part in this research and you’ll help identify the factors that link good nutrition to long-lasting health. You could investigate how to diagnose and manage food intolerances, investigate the body’s response to different nutrients, explore the impact of nutrition on healthy aging, or analyse the role of nutrients at a molecular level in the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Supervisors

Masters and doctoral projects are available with the following supervisors. Click through to their profiles to see the projects on offer.

You can get a scholarship to assist with your study. See what’s on offer for Liggins Institute students.

Are you an undergraduate student interested in research? Check the Honours projects available at the Liggins Institute.

How to apply

Contact the team to find out more about the projects on offer or to apply.

Professor Richard Mithen r.mithen@auckland.ac.nz
Dr Amber Milan a.milan@auckland.ac.nz
Dr Chris Pook chris.pook@auckland.ac.nz