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A landmark study dramatically improved the survival rate of very preterm babies. Half a century on, the Auckland Steroid Study continues to deliver good news.
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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.
See the themes![Scientists using equipment in the Liggins Institute analytical lab](/content/auckland/en/liggins/our-research/_jcr_content/par/frontpagetemplategri/par2/subflexicomponentfro/image.img.480.low.jpg/1704831139597.jpg)
Our research groups investigate specific factors that influence health and draw upon the expertise of the lead investigators and collaborators.
Find out more![Professor Justin O'Sullivan](/content/auckland/en/liggins/our-research/_jcr_content/par/frontpagetemplategri_1220454349/par1/subflexicomponentfro/image.img.480.low.jpg/1704831159702.jpg)
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.
Meet our researchers![Staff and students working in the Liggins Institute](/content/auckland/en/liggins/our-research/_jcr_content/par/frontpagetemplategri_1107469410/par1/subflexicomponentfro/image.img.480.low.jpg/1704831209310.jpg)
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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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.
See what’s happening![Distinguished Professor Dame Jane Harding](/content/auckland/en/liggins/our-research/_jcr_content/par/frontpagetemplategri_764024236/par1/subflexicomponentfro/image.img.480.low.jpg/1704831255645.jpg)
The academic staff who lead our research themes and programmes and their areas of expertise.
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Public lectures happen throughout the year and are a chance to hear about research discoveries.
Watch a past lecture![Former Liggins Institute Director Professor Frank Bloomfield with a mother and baby](/content/auckland/en/liggins/our-research/_jcr_content/par/frontpagetemplategri_1910898698/par1/flexiyoutubefrontpag/image.img.480.low.jpg/1704831341265.jpg)
How can we give all babies a healthy start to life?
Liggins Institute Director Professor Frank Bloomfield explains why early life events are so important to life-long health.