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Born too soon: Liggins public lecture May 2024

17 May 2024

Almost one in 10 babies in Aotearoa are born prematurely, a significant risk factor for death and lifelong disability. Liggins Institute researchers Professor Katie Groom and Dr Lisa Dawes explore how social, ethnic and geographic inequity play a big role in outcomes for babies, and discuss what needs to be done.
50 years on: The babies are doing just fine

13 May 2024

Half a century on the landmark Auckland Steroid Study continues to deliver good news, say researchers at the Liggins Institute.
Joining in The Conversation

10 May 2024

Not-for-profit news platform The Conversation is looking for more academics to publish research-based news and analysis for a mainstream audience in Aotearoa and overseas
Liggins graduate leads groundbreaking mental health research

8 May 2024

Metua Daniel-Atutolu’s research journey into the mental health of Cook Island adolescents highlights the importance of indigenous voices in research and sheds light on a deepening crisis.
Waiting for mums' milk safer than thought for preterm babies

26 April 2024

A new study into feeding moderately premature babies finds giving them costly intravenous proteins and extra milk doesn’t get them out of hospital sooner than simply waiting until a mother’s milk has come in.
Fifty years on follow-up finds landmark steroid study remains safe

23 April 2024

50-year follow up finds no adverse heart health risk from landmark steroid study to reduce illness and death for pre-term babies
Shining a light on Pacific health outcomes

31 March 2024

Opinion: Dr Simone Watkins captures what it's like, as an Afakasi Samoan doctor, to experience Pacific health statistics, up close and very personally
Minister impressed by research showcase

8 March 2024

MedTech, space research and biotech were showcased when Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Hon Judith Collins visited the University of Auckland on 8 March.
Map to target NZ's rising preterm birth rates

27 February 2024

A data-rich map from a Liggins Institute postgraduate student could help reduce premature baby numbers
University-made molecule shows promise as medical treatment

31 January 2024

A molecule created at the University of Auckland is on the road to becoming a treatment for a rare genetic disorder.
New study: Important clue on how to reduce early childhood obesity

30 January 2024

New finding:The right nutrients for mums before and during pregnancy help babies to maintain a healthy weight in their early years.
Staff and alumni achievements recognised in 2024 New Year Honours

3 January 2024

Congratulations to Waipapa Taumata Rau staff and alumni whose work has been acknowledged in the New Year Honours.

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