About us

The Human Health Research Services Platform (HHRS Platform) has supported dozens of researchers and investigators to achieve research success since we launched in mid 2021. The HHRS Platform is hosted by the Liggins Institute – a research-focused institute with a worldwide reputation – at Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland. We are dedicated to supporting everyone engaged in human health research, with a strong emphasis on end-to-end data management, clinic space hire and statistical support. Work with us and you’ll be in safe hands.
Our Services

Helping you achieve research success

Our Services

Starting a research project? Or part way through and need help with the next step? Click through to find out more about the tools and services we offer to help researchers set up and manage a human health research study.

Our research experience

World-leading research

The Human Health Research Services Platform (HHRS Platform) is hosted by the Liggins Institute at Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland.

Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent higher education institution and a comprehensive, research-intensive university. This is reflected in its global ranking of 87 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings and its position as the only university ranked in the top ten of both THE University Impact Rankings and QS Sustainability Rankings for 2023.

Established in 2001, the Liggins Institute is one of the world’s leading research centres dedicated to improving lifelong health through excellent research into the determinants of a healthy life: before conception and at every stage of the lifespan. This includes research on fetal and child health, nutrition, development, epigenetics and translational and implementation science.

The HHRS Platform has supported dozens of researchers and investigators to achieve research success since we launched in mid 2021. Find out more in our case studies below.