250 families have signed up to our study! What an incredible milestone👶🧠💜

Having a baby? Find out why we are doing this research and what to expect if you choose to take part..

media.ed.ac.uk/media/Prenco...

The 17th of November is World Prematurity Day💜

Thank you to all our wonderful families who have taken part in our research so far- your contributions will change the world for babies who are born early, in the future.

Are you considering taking part in our study as a term (>37 weeks) participant, but want to know more? Have a look at what one of our participants had to say about taking part in PRENCOG..👶🧠

Are you pregnant and planning to give birth at the RIE?
We are looking for anyone expected to give birth AFTER 37 weeks, or anyone who has given birth at less than 32 weeks.
If you are interested in finding out more about our research, contact us on:
prencog@ed.ac.uk / 01312421665 / 07443274839

We recently surpassed 200 recruits! Thank you so much to all of our wonderful families so far, who have taken part. 👩‍🔬🧪🧬

Did you know? All of our participants get a super cool image of their babies brain if they'd like it! 👶🧠

Have a look at what one of our participants had to say about taking part in our study..

Our research is heavily influenced and guided by parents of pre-term children and what is important to them. Feedback plays a vital role in shaping what we do.👶🧠

It's time for MEET THE TEAM FRIDAY!👨‍⚕️

Let us introduce; Professor James Boardman. James is the chief investigator of the PRENCOG study and Thierworld Edinburgh Birth Cohort.🧠👶

HAPPY MONDAY MILESTONE🎇⭐

Are you pregnant and planning to give birth at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh? Interested in research?

We are currently recruiting participants who are expected to deliver after 37 weeks of pregnancy to our study.

Link to the animation: media.ed.ac.uk/media/Prenco...

Please get in touch😊

These incredible photograph's were sent to us by a parent who was keen for them to be shared to give other parents a little insight into what the MRI appointment is like.

Take a look at the cutest little scientist we have ever seen!👶👩‍🔬

**Image's shared with written parental consent**

Meet more of our wonderful research team..👩‍🔬🧠

Meet some of the wonderful members of the PRENCOG team..👩‍🔬🧠