Liggins @ Grafton Event as iCalendar

Through November and December, join with the Liggins Institute as we celebrate our move to the redeveloped Grafton Campus with a series of events profiling our research, facilities and our place in the community.

An official opening on 29 November will be followed by a public forum and an opportunity to see the Institute’s new facilities in action.

Over the month four inaugural lectures introduce the Liggins Institute’s new professors.

Outline of events

For further information please email the Liggins Institute.

Institute opening 29 November

• 10am: Official opening by Hon. Steven Joyce
• 11.15am-1.15pm: Womb to wellness a public forum facilitated by Rod Oram
  Join Institute researchers and community leaders as they discuss the relevance of Liggins research in society.
• 1.15-2.30pm: Open Door – an opportunity to see the Institute’s new facilities in action

Inaugural Lectures

Introducing four recently appointed professors whose internationally recognised reputations are enhancing the Liggins Institute’s research strength.

11 November at 6pm
Caroline Crowther Professor of Maternal and Perinatal Health
Best evidence, best care for mothers and babies
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25 November at 5pm
David Cameron-Smith, Professor of Nutrition
The secret adventures of food - what really goes on inside?
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05 December at 5pm
Frank Bloomfield, Professor of Neonatology
Has neonatology come of age?
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10 December at 5.30pm
Philip Baker, Professor of Maternal and Fetal Health
Director, Gravida: National Centre for Growth and Development
Passing the mother test
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