Early Origins of Health

The health trajectory of every child—including their metabolic, cardiovascular, immune and reproductive health, and neurological function—is profoundly influenced by their parents’ health and wellbeing prior to conception, throughout pregnancy, and during early postnatal life.

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The Robinson Research Institute leads our research in the early origins of health and is well placed to tackle this challenge, having conducted some of the largest trials in the world investigating interventions in pregnant women and newborn infants to improve outcomes for the mother and child.

A more in-depth explanation of this research area is available on the Robinson Research Institute’s website.

Our research centres and institutes working in this area

Our research groups working in this area

Lead researchers

For additional leads in this area of research, please contact Early Origins of Health researchers.

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We offer exciting opportunities for researchers at the honours, masters and PhD levels. Our research degrees are open to students from a broad range of backgrounds, and range from basic sciences to clinical research. If you are interested in human health, consider furthering your research career with us.

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