Our Society's primary goal is to coordinate research and advocacy efforts across different countries, aiming to ensure a healthy start to life for all. We are especially focused on facilitating the exchange of ideas, staff, and expertise between various institutions, laboratories, and research groups worldwide. Our approach is global, as we aim to connect and support regional groups where individuals sharing a common language, geographical location, or coordinated strategic mission can come together to form DOHaD Regional Societies.

The mission and values of our Regional Societies closely align with those of the International DOHaD Society. These groups play an essential role in promoting international research collaboration and fostering DOHaD research interests on a global scale. They achieve this by implementing targeted advocacy, education, and research initiatives tailored to the specific needs and challenges of each group's regional and its members. Additionally, they contribute to the growth of the Society membership and facilitate a sense of collegiality within the international research community.

Members are invited to join or maintain their affiliation with the Regional Society in their respective geography (if applicable) when they purchase or renew their membership with the International Society, at no additional cost.

Welcome DOHaD India - Our Newest Regional Society

We are delighted to announce the formation of DOHaD India as the newest Regional Society within the International DOHaD Society network.

With Professor Debarati Mukherjee as inaugural President, DOHaD India will work to advance research, education, and advocacy on the developmental origins of health and disease across the country. Its mission includes fostering collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and policymakers; supporting capacity building and training initiatives; and strengthening public awareness of early life influences on lifelong health. In particular, India has many existing birth cohorts and DOHaD India has already begun to develop a network of these cohorts to expand interaction and collaboration.

We also wish to acknowledge Professor Giridhara R Babu, member of the International DOHaD Council, who first conceptualised the idea of this regional society and supported its development, and mentored the DOHaD India team throughout the process.

By bringing together India’s diverse research community and linking it with our global network, DOHaD India will play a vital role in shaping science-based strategies to improve health equity and outcomes for future generations.

We warmly welcome DOHaD India to the Society and look forward to its contributions in advancing the global conversation on the importance of early life and the life course of health.

New European Regional Society

We are delighted to announce the establishment of the European Regional DOHaD Society and the appointment of Dr Melanie Conrad as our inaugural President. Dr Conrad, a renowned researcher in reproductive immunology, brings extensive expertise in DOHaD research. The Society is actively developing, and Dr Conrad will soon appoint Officers who will play pivotal roles in advancing the objectives of our new Society.

In our recent Members Newsletter we shared a message from Dr Conrad, her profile, and European Society's mission. Dr Conrad's message highlighted her dedication to advancing understanding in DOHaD, with a mission statement that emphasises empowering researchers, fostering collaboration, and enhancing public health awareness through proactive outreach initiatives.

We hope you share in our excitement in reaching this significant milestone and anticipate the growth of a vibrant DOHaD community throughout Europe. Together, let us cultivate a future where health and wellbeing flourish through dedicated research and collaboration.

The DOHaD Society welcomes local, national, regional, and international groups and organisations to apply for affiliation status. Applicants must be International DOHaD Society Members.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Regional Society, please submit an inquiry through the Members Area.