Liggins Institute
Fetus and newborn
Our research recognises the importance of the period from before conception through to early childhood in determining health throughout life.
In the second half of the twentieth century researchers and practitioners in reproductive medicine began to view the fetus as a patient in its own right rather than an aspect of its mother’s pregnancy. In New Zealand, medical scientists such as William Liley, Graham Liggins, Ross Howie and their teams were responsible for innovations in perinatal care which led to increased survival and improved outcomes for thousands of preterm and sick babies.
Current research at the Liggins Institute builds on this heritage and recognises the central role of the fetus and its wellbeing in determining adult health
Liggins Fetal, Perinatal and Maternal Translational Research for Lifelong Health: introducing our research, investigators and collaborators.
Investigating factors that regulate the growth and development of babies before and after birth.
Studies in babies and small children to follow the effects of neonatal treatments.
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