DOHaD Canada
@dohadcanada.bsky.social
Our Society focuses on the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), advancing research, education, and policy initiatives that have a profound impact on local, national, and international communities.
https://www.dohad.ca
https://www.dohad.ca
DOHaD Canada and @usdohad.bsky.social Joint Trainee Tuesday seminar scheduled for November 18, 2025:
12 PM Pacific
2 PM Central (CST)
3 PM Eastern (EST)
4.30 PM Newfoundland (NST)
12 PM Pacific
2 PM Central (CST)
3 PM Eastern (EST)
4.30 PM Newfoundland (NST)
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
DOHaD Canada and @usdohad.bsky.social Joint Trainee Tuesday seminar scheduled for November 18, 2025:
12 PM Pacific
2 PM Central (CST)
3 PM Eastern (EST)
4.30 PM Newfoundland (NST)
12 PM Pacific
2 PM Central (CST)
3 PM Eastern (EST)
4.30 PM Newfoundland (NST)
Don't miss the DOHaD Canada Trainee Tuesday webinar by Zeyu Li, John Hopkins School of Public Health @usdohad.bsky.social
"Early Exposures, Lifelong Consequences: Gestational Exposure to Forever Chemicals (PFAS) and Child Health" #DOHaD November 18 2PM CST Zoom meeting details below
"Early Exposures, Lifelong Consequences: Gestational Exposure to Forever Chemicals (PFAS) and Child Health" #DOHaD November 18 2PM CST Zoom meeting details below
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Don't miss the DOHaD Canada Trainee Tuesday webinar by Zeyu Li, John Hopkins School of Public Health @usdohad.bsky.social
"Early Exposures, Lifelong Consequences: Gestational Exposure to Forever Chemicals (PFAS) and Child Health" #DOHaD November 18 2PM CST Zoom meeting details below
"Early Exposures, Lifelong Consequences: Gestational Exposure to Forever Chemicals (PFAS) and Child Health" #DOHaD November 18 2PM CST Zoom meeting details below
Don't miss the great webinar on October 15 by Dr Kaela Varberg and brought to you by the International DOHaD Society @usdohad.bsky.social about what we can learn from the #Placenta about the intrauterine environment #DOHaD register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dohad-2025...
October 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Don't miss the great webinar on October 15 by Dr Kaela Varberg and brought to you by the International DOHaD Society @usdohad.bsky.social about what we can learn from the #Placenta about the intrauterine environment #DOHaD register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dohad-2025...
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30th, DOHaD Canada honours Survivors, their families and the children who never returned home. We reaffirm our commitment to reflection, education, and meaningful action toward reconciliation. Read our statement: www.dohad.ca
#NDTR2025
#NDTR2025
September 29, 2025 at 11:24 PM
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30th, DOHaD Canada honours Survivors, their families and the children who never returned home. We reaffirm our commitment to reflection, education, and meaningful action toward reconciliation. Read our statement: www.dohad.ca
#NDTR2025
#NDTR2025
CHU Sainte-Justine research center (Université de Montréal) also attended #DOHaD2025. Coraline De Sousa Do Outeiro (left) and Rébecca Desaulniers (right) presented posters and Jéssica H. Poletto Bonetto delivered an oral presentation.
FRQS ODISE, CHU Sainte-Justine and CIHR supported attendance.
FRQS ODISE, CHU Sainte-Justine and CIHR supported attendance.
September 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
CHU Sainte-Justine research center (Université de Montréal) also attended #DOHaD2025. Coraline De Sousa Do Outeiro (left) and Rébecca Desaulniers (right) presented posters and Jéssica H. Poletto Bonetto delivered an oral presentation.
FRQS ODISE, CHU Sainte-Justine and CIHR supported attendance.
FRQS ODISE, CHU Sainte-Justine and CIHR supported attendance.
Also presenting from the SPPIN team was Simran Brar, a trainee with Maria’s lab, who received an International DOHaD Society Travel Award, congratulations!
September 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Also presenting from the SPPIN team was Simran Brar, a trainee with Maria’s lab, who received an International DOHaD Society Travel Award, congratulations!
Some other notes from the @DOHaD World Congress. The Society, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Infant Neurodevelopment (SPPIN) research team, led by Dr. Maria Ospina (Queen’s University) shared early findings from this Canadian birth cohort. Congrats to Maria and Jenna Wowdzia, SPPIN project coordinator.
September 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Some other notes from the @DOHaD World Congress. The Society, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Infant Neurodevelopment (SPPIN) research team, led by Dr. Maria Ospina (Queen’s University) shared early findings from this Canadian birth cohort. Congrats to Maria and Jenna Wowdzia, SPPIN project coordinator.
Strong showing from the Connor Lab at DOHaD 2025 - great work on adverse dietary exposures on maternal gut function, and knowledge graphs to uncover new DOHaD evidence!
Good job Lucas and Miguel!
Good job Lucas and Miguel!
September 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Strong showing from the Connor Lab at DOHaD 2025 - great work on adverse dietary exposures on maternal gut function, and knowledge graphs to uncover new DOHaD evidence!
Good job Lucas and Miguel!
Good job Lucas and Miguel!
Congratulations to Lucas Cardoso for his oral presentation at DOHaD 2025–one of our DOHaD Canada travel award winners!
#DOHAD2025
#DOHAD2025
September 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Congratulations to Lucas Cardoso for his oral presentation at DOHaD 2025–one of our DOHaD Canada travel award winners!
#DOHAD2025
#DOHAD2025
DOHaD Canada hosted a fruitful and engaging mini symposium at the 13th World Congress of DOHaD, entitled “Translation and Advocacy: Putting DOHaD Research into Action,” featuring special guests, Drs. Jacquie Bay (University of Auckland) and Kent Thornburg (OHSU).
Thank you to all who attended.
Thank you to all who attended.
September 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
DOHaD Canada hosted a fruitful and engaging mini symposium at the 13th World Congress of DOHaD, entitled “Translation and Advocacy: Putting DOHaD Research into Action,” featuring special guests, Drs. Jacquie Bay (University of Auckland) and Kent Thornburg (OHSU).
Thank you to all who attended.
Thank you to all who attended.
Congrats to Howard Chen for presenting his oral in Session 1 entitled "Ultra-processed food consumption and cardiovascular health in Canadian children' from Kozeta Miliku lab!
September 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Congrats to Howard Chen for presenting his oral in Session 1 entitled "Ultra-processed food consumption and cardiovascular health in Canadian children' from Kozeta Miliku lab!
DOHaD Congress 2025 Buenos Aires opens with the Tango.
September 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
DOHaD Congress 2025 Buenos Aires opens with the Tango.
Congratulations to Dr. Sheila Hirani, who was awarded the CNPRM 2025 ECR Award! Dr. Hirani delivered a plenary lecture on breastfeeding barriers during disasters at the DOHaD Canada & CNPRM joint meeting, honoring her impactful research and advocacy for maternal-child health.
www.shelahirani.com
www.shelahirani.com
May 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Sheila Hirani, who was awarded the CNPRM 2025 ECR Award! Dr. Hirani delivered a plenary lecture on breastfeeding barriers during disasters at the DOHaD Canada & CNPRM joint meeting, honoring her impactful research and advocacy for maternal-child health.
www.shelahirani.com
www.shelahirani.com
Congratulations to the 8th DOHaD Canada Annual Scientific Meeting presentation winners:
Jade Gamelin Kao – Best Oral Presentation
Michelle Robb – Best Poster
Dana Watts – 2nd Place Poster
Flore Lavoie – 3rd Place Poster
Maurya Hart – 3rd Place Poster
Thank you to all the participants!
Jade Gamelin Kao – Best Oral Presentation
Michelle Robb – Best Poster
Dana Watts – 2nd Place Poster
Flore Lavoie – 3rd Place Poster
Maurya Hart – 3rd Place Poster
Thank you to all the participants!
May 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Congratulations to the 8th DOHaD Canada Annual Scientific Meeting presentation winners:
Jade Gamelin Kao – Best Oral Presentation
Michelle Robb – Best Poster
Dana Watts – 2nd Place Poster
Flore Lavoie – 3rd Place Poster
Maurya Hart – 3rd Place Poster
Thank you to all the participants!
Jade Gamelin Kao – Best Oral Presentation
Michelle Robb – Best Poster
Dana Watts – 2nd Place Poster
Flore Lavoie – 3rd Place Poster
Maurya Hart – 3rd Place Poster
Thank you to all the participants!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 8th DOHaD Canada Annual Scientific Meeting. A special thanks to our outstanding co-chairs, Dr. Tina Montreuil and Dr. Sarah Lippé, for organizing the event. Here are some highlights. #DOHaDCanada2025 #ScientificMeeting #Gratitude #EventRecap
May 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended the 8th DOHaD Canada Annual Scientific Meeting. A special thanks to our outstanding co-chairs, Dr. Tina Montreuil and Dr. Sarah Lippé, for organizing the event. Here are some highlights. #DOHaDCanada2025 #ScientificMeeting #Gratitude #EventRecap
Congratulations to our co-president, Dr. Kristin Connor (@kconnor.bsky.social), for being awarded the Nick Hales Award by the International DOHaD Society. #DOHaD2025
May 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Congratulations to our co-president, Dr. Kristin Connor (@kconnor.bsky.social), for being awarded the Nick Hales Award by the International DOHaD Society. #DOHaD2025
The joint Canadian Perinatal Health Meetings (CNPRM, DOHaD Canada & perinatal cohorts CAMCCO & ENRICH) have officially begun!
Congrats to all the organizers on the comprehensive clinical and fundamental science program!
Tag @DOHaDCanada on Bluesky and LinkedIn in your posts throughout the meeting
Congrats to all the organizers on the comprehensive clinical and fundamental science program!
Tag @DOHaDCanada on Bluesky and LinkedIn in your posts throughout the meeting
May 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The joint Canadian Perinatal Health Meetings (CNPRM, DOHaD Canada & perinatal cohorts CAMCCO & ENRICH) have officially begun!
Congrats to all the organizers on the comprehensive clinical and fundamental science program!
Tag @DOHaDCanada on Bluesky and LinkedIn in your posts throughout the meeting
Congrats to all the organizers on the comprehensive clinical and fundamental science program!
Tag @DOHaDCanada on Bluesky and LinkedIn in your posts throughout the meeting
DOHaD Canada is excited to announce the launch of International Future Generations Day on March 21, emphasizing our shared responsibility to build healthier futures by promoting well-being from early life.
dohad.utoronto.ca/announcements/
#FutureGenerationsDay#EarlyLifeHealth#GlobalHealth
dohad.utoronto.ca/announcements/
#FutureGenerationsDay#EarlyLifeHealth#GlobalHealth
March 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
DOHaD Canada is excited to announce the launch of International Future Generations Day on March 21, emphasizing our shared responsibility to build healthier futures by promoting well-being from early life.
dohad.utoronto.ca/announcements/
#FutureGenerationsDay#EarlyLifeHealth#GlobalHealth
dohad.utoronto.ca/announcements/
#FutureGenerationsDay#EarlyLifeHealth#GlobalHealth
Celebrating Ethel Margaret Burnside, a visionary midwife whose work in the early 20th century laid the foundation for the DOHaD hypothesis, transforming our understanding of how social contexts and inequities shape early-life health. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInScience #HealthEquity
March 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Celebrating Ethel Margaret Burnside, a visionary midwife whose work in the early 20th century laid the foundation for the DOHaD hypothesis, transforming our understanding of how social contexts and inequities shape early-life health. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInScience #HealthEquity
We are excited to launch the Trainee Tuesday Seminar Series, a collaboration between the US DOHaD Society and DOHaD Canada’s Trainee Development Committee!
We will kick off the Seminar Series on March 11th.
Join DOHaD Canada (dohad.utoronto.ca/membership/) and follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn!
We will kick off the Seminar Series on March 11th.
Join DOHaD Canada (dohad.utoronto.ca/membership/) and follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn!
March 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
We are excited to launch the Trainee Tuesday Seminar Series, a collaboration between the US DOHaD Society and DOHaD Canada’s Trainee Development Committee!
We will kick off the Seminar Series on March 11th.
Join DOHaD Canada (dohad.utoronto.ca/membership/) and follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn!
We will kick off the Seminar Series on March 11th.
Join DOHaD Canada (dohad.utoronto.ca/membership/) and follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn!