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Nitrate risks for babies assessed in Liggins report for government
22 November 2021
There's no conclusive evidence that nitrate in drinking water causes adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth or birth defects, according to a review for the government by the Liggins Institute.
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University of Auckland academics make the who’s who list of researchers
19 November 2021
The University of Auckland congratulates its nine academics named on the prestigious Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list.
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Ones to watch: meet Auckland's 40 Under 40
8 November 2021
They are the trailblazers, innovators and bright young professionals who are changing the status quo. The University of Auckland’s 40 Under 40 list for 2021 provides a glimpse into New Zealand’s rising stars and leaders.
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Auckland Bioengineering Institute: a few milestones from its 20 years
3 November 2021
The Auckland Bioengineering Institute turned 20 this year and was meant to put on a public showcase. That's now down for 2022 but there's still plenty to write home about.
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Questions on Covid-19 vaccine and pregnancy? This video has answers
23 September 2021
Pregnancy experts from around the country have contributed to a video answering common questions about the Covid-19 vaccine and pregnancy.
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Kei roto i te whakapapa tēnei mea te pūtaiao mō ēnei ākonga māhanga
17 September 2021
E mahi ana a Michael rāua ko Nicholas Pudjihartono i runga i ngā kaupapa rerekē i te kaupapa ako ōrite, te koiora ā-rorohiko, i te Liggins Institute i Waipapa Taumata Rau.
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Genetic trigger for type-1 diabetes may be in the lung, Liggins study shows
14 September 2021
A major genetic trigger for type-1 diabetes may act in the lung, according to researchers at the Liggins Institute at the University of Auckland
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Billy Apple’s legacy extends to extraordinary scientific paper with Liggins Institute
7 September 2021
Billy Apple was one of New Zealand’s most famous artists – and also co-author of one of the Liggins Institute’s most intriguing scientific papers.
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University of Auckland leads international study researching early childhood brain development
29 July 2021
Professor Sir Peter Gluckman-led consortium awarded a multi-million dollar contract as part of programme to predict critical aspects of children’s brain development.
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Families of babies born with severe heart defects will tell their stories
13 July 2021
Liggins Institute researchers will travel the country to listen to families whose babies were born with severe and sometimes fatal heart defects.
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Baby science: Australia backs Liggins Institute caesarean study
5 July 2021
An innovative New Zealand study to help babies born by planned caesarean section won endorsement and support from Australia's government.
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Using both genetic and mathematical modelling to understand lung disease
29 June 2021
Researchers at the University of Auckland are pioneering a new approach to the understanding of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), combining world-leading research into genetic modelling of the disease with mathematical modelling of lung structure-function.
