The International DOHaD Society is delighted to invite you to be part of our vibrant, engaging webinar series. Our webinars are designed to bring together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world, creating a unique space where groundbreaking research in developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) can be shared, discussed, and explored. These events are free for Members, with a suggested £5 donation for non-Members. All presentations are approximately 30 minutes long, followed by a Q&A and panel discussion.
Become a Speaker – Share Your Expertise
Are you passionate about advancing the DOHaD field? We are always on the lookout for exceptional guest speakers to share their insights. By contributing to our webinar series, you can connect with a global audience, showcase your latest research, and inspire meaningful discussions that drive the field forward. If you're interested in being a guest speaker, we'd love to hear from you!
Follow Us on Eventbrite – Never Miss an Event
Stay in the loop! By following our Eventbrite page, you'll receive notifications the moment new webinars are announced. This way, you can secure your spot and join us live for an enriching experience. Our webinars offer a front-row seat to cutting-edge research, compelling case studies, and thought-provoking discussions led by renowned experts.
Join the Conversation Live
Attending our webinars live is more than just watching a presentation—it's about being part of an interactive learning experience. By joining us in real time, you get to:
• Engage directly with our speakers during live Q&A sessions.
• Participate in discussions where your thoughts, ideas, and questions can help shape the conversation.
• Network with peers who share your passion for DOHaD research.
Your presence and participation are invaluable, not only to our speakers who appreciate the lively engagement but also to the entire DOHaD community. Together, we can foster a deeper understanding of how early-life factors shape lifelong health outcomes.
The Webinar Programme for 2025 is available to view here. Recordings from past webinars are available to DOHaD Members.
Learn more about our upcoming and past webinars
Some recordings of past webinars are publicly available on Youtube
Previous speakers have included:
Dr Nita Bhandari and team, India, presented the WING Study (Women and Infants Integrated Interventions for Growth Study)
Fàtima Crispi, Spain, "Effects of Mediterranean Diet or Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction on Prevention of Small for-Gestational Age Birth Weights in Newborns Born to At-Risk Pregnant Individuals: The IMPACT BCN Randomised Clinical Trial (JAMA 2021)"
Sebastien Bouret, France, "The not-so-sweet effect of maternal obesity on metabolic programming and brain development"
Jalal Uddin, Canada, "Exposure To Childhood Adversities and Cardiovascular Diseases: Mediation By Health Behaviours And Mental Distress, and Moderation By Race/Ethnicity and Income"
Jillian Hildreth, New Zealand, "Public Understanding of DOHaD Concepts in New Zealand Between 2015-2022"
Sophie Moore, United Kingdom, "Long-term effects of food insecurity and undernutrition in early life"
Dr Chathura Gunasekara, USA, on the ‘Intergenerational/ hypothalamic role’
Suggest a Webinar Topic and Speaker
Do you have an idea for a webinar? We especially encourage nominations of rising stars and early career researchers from around the world with novel and exciting contributions to the DOHaD field.