Liggins Institute Professor Paul Hoffman recently appeared on @newstalkzb Mike Hosking Breakfast, discussing the UK Cass report and the use of puberty blockers to treat gender dysphoria in NZ children. Listen now: bit.ly/49Eh05R

We recently had the pleasure of participating in the 2024 Catalyst programme, which connects promising Year 12 students with University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau research institutes. Thanks to the students for their enthusiastic attendance and to our researchers for their fascinating presentations.

Gut health is currently one of the hottest areas in medical research. Liggins Prof. Wayne Cutfield was interviewed on Newshub about recent research into the gut microbiome and differences in breast and formula-fed babies. Watch now: bit.ly/3xrvnwN #GutBugs #babies

Congratulations to Prof Frank Bloomfield on his election to the Royal Society Te Apārangi 👏. Frank joins a select group of NZ’s scientists elected to the society since 1919. Election as an FRSNZ indicates the esteem in which an NZ scientist is held. Read more: auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/0…

Dr Simone Watkins, Liggins doctoral candidate and paediatric doctor of Pasifika descent, has written a moving and insightful opinion piece for @newsroomnz about ethnic inequities in health outcomes. Have a read: bit.ly/4aiZs0h #maori #pasifika #health #equity #research

It's #WorldAutismAwarenessDay . To celebrate, we’re sharing some of the work by Liggins researchers to improve the wellbeing of autistic people and our understanding of the role of #genetics . Meet Taygen: bit.ly/3xfpnqX. Meet Catriona: bit.ly/43EhbfV #GutBugs

We have just released tickets for our first public lecture of 2024 – Born too soon: improving preterm birth pregnancy care across Aotearoa. Join us for a fascinating evening on May 2 at 6pm. Get your free tickets now: bit.ly/4cwoLx5 #CarosikaCollaborative #PretermBirth

In the latest The Listener cover story, Prof Justin O’Sullivan discusses the Liggins newborn genomic sequencing programme offering hope to critically ill babies. If you’re a subscriber, visit the link or buy a copy of the magazine to read: bit.ly/4cp9Rcg #RareDiseases

Liggins staff Wayne Cutfield, Director of A Better Start National Science Challenge and Joanne Todd, Director of High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenges, discuss the implications of uncertainty in research funding in an RNZ article. Read now: bit.ly/3IFaxMH #Research #Funding #Science

More than half a billion dollars of science funding is ending with no more in sight. The Liggins Institute's Joanne Todd, Director of the High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge, discusses the implications on RNZ. bit.ly/4a7K7iy @hvnutrition_nz #research

Professor Wayne Cutfield of the Liggins Institute weighs in on the value of a hormone diet in the latest RNZ 'Healthy or Hoax' podcast with Stacey Morrison. Have a listen: bit.ly/49TOCgs #nutrition #healthylife #hormonediet

The number of Kiwi #babies born prematurely is about 8% of total births, and this has been increasing since 2015. A data-rich map from a Liggins #PhD researcher, Cristal Salatas, aims to reduce this trend. Read more: bit.ly/48slDzn #research #PretermBirth #PrematureBirth

The Liggins is recognised for life-changing research in fetal, perinatal, and maternal health. Our students can get involved in groundbreaking clinical trials. Watch Cristal Salatas, # PhD student, talk about her research. Study info on our website. bit.ly/3whpVME

Work being done at the Liggins-hosted Ngapouri Research Farm has the potential to change – and save – the lives of hundreds of Kiwis and potentially millions of people globally. Listen now: bit.ly/49PcnGG ABI RNZ #neuroscience #healthresearch #hydrocephalus

NZ has the 3rd highest rate of obesity in the OECD and the 2nd highest childhood obesity rate. So, what's the key to fixing it? Listen to Prof Wayne Cutfield discuss recent research findings on giving pregnant mothers supplements to combat obesity. bit.ly/3I9I2qp

Are you keen to know more about the impacts of #PretermBirth on the health of a #baby and the work underway to reduce its prevalence in NZ? Cristal Salatas, Liggins #phd candidate, speaks about her research on BFM Ready Steady Learn. Listen now! bit.ly/49kACN0

Cutting-edge #genome #biology can help us understand why some people develop diseases and others don't. We have options for postgrad research in this area. Watch #phd student Nicholas Pudjihartono present his #research bit.ly/49xCPEi. Study option info on our website.

#WomeninScience make an invaluable contribution to improving health. The research of Professor Caroline Crowther of the Liggins Institute targets the major causes of maternal and perinatal death and illness. Watch to learn about her significant research. youtu.be/UBVxIXb_1Y8?si…

Our research students work on projects across a range of research themes, including nutrition and metabolism. Check out this 3-minute video of #phd student Nishantika Mitra presenting her research. Visit our website to learn more about study options. bit.ly/48fs0pB

We’re highlighting the work of some of our respected female researchers to celebrate #WomeninScience day. Katie Groom is Professor of Maternal and Perinatal Health at the Liggins. Watch her inaugural lecture to learn about her career and research. bit.ly/3SVgiMa