Annual meetings on how early life events affect health outcomes
2022-2024 US DOHaD Society Meetings
This study is all about how things that happen to us early in life, like what we eat and the environment we grow up in, can affect our health later on, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how these early experiences shape our well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10867433 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Developmental Origins of Health and Diseases (DOHaD) concept, which suggests that early-life exposures can significantly influence health throughout a person's life. The annual meetings organized by the US DOHaD Society bring together a diverse group of researchers from various fields, including developmental biology, nutrition, and environmental toxicology, to share their findings and foster collaboration. These meetings provide a platform for discussing how factors like environmental toxins and nutrition impact the health of developing fetuses and newborns, as well as potential transgenerational effects. By promoting multidisciplinary interactions, the meetings aim to advance knowledge and research in this critical area.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include expectant mothers and families interested in understanding the impacts of early life factors on health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have young children may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention of health issues that originate from early life exposures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in the field of DOHaD has shown promising results in understanding the links between early life exposures and long-term health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tran, Phu V. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Tran, Phu V.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.