Liggins Institute

The Liggins Institute was the University’s first Large Scale Research Institute. It is a world leading centre for translational research on fetal and child health; the impact of nutrition on health throughout life; epigenetic regulation of growth and development; breast cancer; and evolutionary medicine.

Our research

We have shown that a baby’s environment before birth determines its life-long health.

Our people

Meet the scientists, clinicians and researchers who work at the Institute.

Research opportunities

We offer internationally recognised training programmes in all areas of our research.

Our multidisciplinary research strategy

We aim to rapidly translate laboratory discoveries into clinical applications and public health improvements.

Our research partners

We collaborate with leading national and international research organisations and industries.

Research communication

We promote awareness and understanding of science in the community. Become part of our success story.

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News

A new Distinguished Professor at the Liggins 21 December 2011

Professor Jane Harding has been recognised amongst the University’s academic elite. >>

Inaugural Callaghan Medal awarded to Institute’s founder 17 November 2011

A prestigious new medal for an outstanding contribution to science communication was presented to Professor Sir Peter Gluckman at the RSNZ Research Honours Dinner last night. >>

Praise for book by Liggins Institute researchers 9 September 2009

A review published in the latest issue of the prestigious journal Science has commended authors Professor Sir Peter Gluckman and Dr Alan Beedle of Auckland’s Liggins Institute and Professor Mark Hanson, University of Southampton for their book >>

Events

Wednesday seminar: How might we teach teenagers about their health? (Seminars)

15 February 2012 4pm- 5pm

Dr Marcus Grace (University of Southampton) explores teenage views about their health and how to help them appreciate that present lifestyle can affect their health and that of their future children. >>

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