News and events
Bridging modern science and ancient traditions
Challenge Director Joanne Todd and Vision Mātauranga Leader Arohaina Owen were invited by IFT to contribute an essay to stimulate global discussion on bridging Indigenous knowledge and Western science.
Can baby’s first foods shape gut health and immunity? Seeking Auckland babies for complementary feeding study
Researchers from the SUN study are looking for Auckland babies and their caregivers to join a trial investigating the potential health benefits of kūmara.
Do you like eating bread/paraoa? Study volunteers needed
E pai ana koe ki te kai paraoa?
Do you like eating bread/paraoa?
HVN’s Digestive Health Priority Research Programme is looking for volunteers for the BREAD study.
A Systems Nutrition Approach
The Challenge brings together multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional teams with a systems-level view on the networks in the human body, our environment and society. The research is the basis for the development and delivery of validated high-value foods for health and well-being Learn more about our science. Read our HVN newsletters.
Vision Mātauranga
Our Vision Mātauranga strategy guides research investment to align with mātauranga/ knowledge and supports Māori innovation and opportunities to develop and deliver high-value foods for health and wellbeing. Read more…