This international learned society aims to promote research into the fetal and developmental origins of health and disease.

The DOHaD concept is bringing new insights into the pathogenesis of disease. We now know that poor fetal growth and small size at birth are followed by increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. This has led to the hypothesis that these disorders originate through unbalanced nutrition in utero and during infancy. There is a range of experimental models for investigating the underlying biological mechanisms, and DOHaD is now a burgeoning research area in both basic and clinical sciences.

Research into developmental origins of health and disease now involves scientists from many backgrounds. This society promotes cohesion and shared knowledge between groups working in different specialties and different countries.

Click image for further information

Click here to get John Challis's closing address to the 7th DOHaD World Congress, 21st September 2011

Click here to read final declaration from UN General Asembly Summit on Prevention of NCDS.

Click here to read the DOHaD position paper.