Liggins Institute UoA

A Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland research institute, improving lifelong health through research into the determinants of a healthy life.

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PhD research opportunity: ‘Evaluation of routine neonatal zinc supplementation: clinical outcomes, implementation, and cost-effectiveness across New Zealand neonatal units.' An exciting chance to influence future neonatal nutrition policy. Learn more: https://t.co/gG4nWMcWEQ

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Liggins doctoral candidate Caitlin Woods is researching the recruitment and retention of #midwives in Aotearoa. She chatted with @95bFM Ready Steady Learn about the challenges facing midwives-in-training, including shortages and a lack of diversity. https://t.co/OQ1t9nTJ93

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Congratulations to Emerita Professor Caroline Crowther on her appointment as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, an honour that reflects her outstanding contributions to research and her enduring impact on clinical care and health outcomes for women and babies. 🙌

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Join us in celebrating #WDHD2026, recognising the vital role digestive health plays in lifelong health. We’re sharing a clip from our public lecture “Restoring the gut microbiome for a healthy life,” with Prof Justin O’Sullivan. Watch more on #GutHealth https://t.co/LDHjx11iQR.

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Book now for our free public lecture, ‘Tiny babies, big questions: the high-stakes science of early nutrition’, 6pm July 2. From life-threatening refeeding syndrome to the surprising power of smell and taste – inside the science reshaping neonatal care. https://t.co/c6XTzd2Ncy

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Research opportunity: Predicting early development in moderate to late preterm babies. Masters by Research or PhD project under the supervision of Distinguished Professor Dame Jane Harding. Are you passionate about maternal and neonatal health? Visit: https://t.co/EHCTGrTkkF

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Researchers at the Liggins are investigating whether nutritional support can help support the gut health of children taking antibiotics. Watch Prof Wayne Cutfield at our public lecture to learn more. 🔗 Full video https://t.co/pbOzuuX6SR, OAK Study https://t.co/v1v9PASmkZ

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Interested in how healthy gut bugs influence health? This clip from our March lecture, “The Good Sh*t: turning microbiome science into therapy," features Dr Theo Portlock discussing Theta and Bacteria X. Watch to learn more about our microbiome research. https://t.co/pbOzuuX6SR

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🎓 Congrats to our latest graduates! Dr David Nyakotey PhD, Dr Phyllis Ohene-Agyei PhD, in absentia, Dr Catriona Miller PhD, Dr Anna Behling PhD, Atif Majid MHSc, Zillah Daysh MSc, Rosemary White BBiomedSc Hons, Libby Lord BMedSc Hons, and William Craig BSc Hons. Well done. 👏

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Did you know that 2kg of you isn’t you?! Watch this short clip of Professor Justin O’Sullivan at our March public lecture, “The Good Sh*t: turning microbiome science into therapy”, to find out more. Watch in full: https://t.co/M8IDe8oBsk #GutMicrobiome #ClinicalTrials #Health

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Doing your doctorate can be lonely and overwhelming, even more so when you are far from home. In May every year, we focus on doctoral wellbeing and highlight the many events and resources on offer across campus to help you thrive. Visit 🔗 https://t.co/Fqk3PlLDbP

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The April Liggins Link is now available to read online: https://t.co/EuRMwfqkBA. Sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter for updates on our studies, events, research breakthroughs and more: https://t.co/FiRoLHknkL

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The Jubilee Trust has supported Liggins research to improve understanding of how to better detect, intervene and improve the lives of children with disabilities like cerebral palsy. Read more, ‘Better outcomes for moderate-to-late preterm babies’: https://t.co/P2s0rZJTK6 #MoPED

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Did you miss our popular March public lecture, “The Good Sh*t: turning microbiome science into therapy”? Want to revisit the highlights? The video is now available to watch on our YouTube playlist: https://t.co/M8IDe8oBsk.

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We are honoured that Professor Jane Harding Professor of #Neonatology at Liggins Institute New Zealand will present the #DavidHarvey lecture at #neonatalupdate26.

To register 👉https://t.co/EgkBuIFYA6

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Congratulations to Anna Behling, who successfully defended her PhD earlier this year and submitted her final thesis, ‘From donor to recipient: tracking microbial engraftment and horizontal gene transfer following faecal microbiota transplantation.’ Anna will graduate in May. 👏

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What an incredible night! Last Thursday’s public lecture, ‘The Good Sh*t: turning microbiome science into therapy,’ had a record turnout. Thank you to our presenters, event organisers, helpers and attendees who made the evening so special. Check out some photos. Video to come.

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“The best of what a physician can be”. Teenage Wayne Cutfield wanted to be a politician, but then decided he could make a bigger difference as a doctor. Now he has been awarded the top annual prize for physicians in Australasia, a rare honour for a Kiwi. https://t.co/khNKIctrbv

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Kiwi kids take a lot of antibiotics – here’s why that’s a problem. Antibiotics are one of medicine’s greatest success stories, but they also disrupt the gut microbiome. Could components found in breast milk be the answer? Prof Wayne Cutfield @NewsroomNZ https://t.co/FlVTjuCVVv

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Congratulations to Prof Wayne Cutfield on being awarded the prestigious 2026 College Medal by @TheRACP, which recognises a Fellow who has made a significant contribution to medical specialist practice, healthcare and/or community health. Find out more: https://t.co/H2bJLrw5AE