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Kawakawa, essential in rongoā Māori for ailments like toothaches and wounds, is under scientific study with Dr Farha Ramzan exploring its medicinal properties.
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Elevate your career with our on-demand webinars themed around the future of work. Explore study options at the Liggins Institute and prepare for what's next.
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What makes for a healthy life at each stage of our journey? Our focus on this big question has driven a year of leading research and achievement.
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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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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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Meet the academic staff who lead our major research themes and programmes.
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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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