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Our multidisciplinary research approach is reflected in our academic, technical and support staff and postgraduate students who come from diverse backgrounds.

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Liggins Institute Leadership

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Professor Justin O'Sullivan, Director of the Liggins Institute

Professor Justin O'Sullivan - Liggins Institute Director

Professor Justin O’Sullivan is Director of the Liggins Institute and holds honorary appointments at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the University of Southampton, and A*STAR Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Singapore.

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Professor Sir Graham Liggins, whom the Liggins Institute was named after

Professor Sir Graham Liggins

Sir Graham Liggins, whom the institute is named after, was one of New Zealand’s most eminent medical research scientists.

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Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, founder of the Liggins Institute

Professor Sir Peter Gluckman

Professor Sir Peter Gluckman is the founder of the Liggins Institute and was the first Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

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Distinguished Professor Dame Jane Harding and colleagues

Our researchers

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Liggins Institute researchers and students

Staff and student directory

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