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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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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Our four key research themes focus on understanding the influence of the early life environment on the long-term health of this and future generations.
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Our research groups investigate specific factors that influence health and draw upon the expertise of the lead investigators and collaborators.
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Our investigators answer a series of 10 questions to give you a glimpse into their work at the Liggins Institute, as well as the highs and lows of a career in research.
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The academic staff who lead our research themes and programmes and their areas of expertise.
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Some of our studies are complete and findings have been published, others are in follow-up or currently recruiting participants, and more are being planned.
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The Carosika Collaborative is a national transdisciplinary stakeholder-initiated and -led group focussed on preterm birth.
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Support is available to students and staff with project proposals and grant applications, as well as top quality facilities and in-house expertise.
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Public lectures happen throughout the year and are a chance to hear about research discoveries.
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How can we give all babies a healthy start to life?
In this recent webinar on postgraduate study at the Liggins Institute, learn about our work in maternal and child health and discover research opportunities.
Collaborate with us on your next research proposal for Horizon Europe funding.
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