Welcome to DOHaD Canada!
At DOHaD Canada, we are committed to advancing the understanding of how early-life environmental factors influence health and disease throughout the lifespan. Our work focuses on the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), emphasizing research, education, and policy initiatives that have a profound impact on local, national, and international communities.
As a regional society of the International DOHaD Society, we collaborate with a global network of researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. Together, we strive to translate cutting-edge scientific discoveries into practical solutions that promote lifelong health and well-being.
Upcoming the 8th DOHaD Canada Annual Meeting in 2025
Date: May 12 & 13, 2025
Location: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal
Strategic Priorities for DOHaD Canada
DOHaD Canada is dedicated to advancing the understanding of how environmental factors during early life—from preconception to childhood—interact with development to influence lifelong health, learning, and social function. Our strategic priorities focus on three key areas:
Research
Engage in world class, discovery-based research
Our national network includes national and internationally recognized researchers from clinical practice, academia, industry, and government sectors many of whom are already engaged in extensive international collaborations and partnerships.
Training
Delivering high quality, transdisciplinary training and career development
Recognizing that trainees are our future, our network is committed to creating the best transdisciplinary training environment promoting academic excellence and supporting tomorrow’s research leaders and policy makers.
Translation
Promote health and wellness for all Canadians
Knowledge exchange and engagement with government, policy makers and the public is at the core of our mission. Through partnership with these stakeholders, we will raise the profile of DOHaD research; develop, test and implement interventions based on research discovery; and act as a catalyst for promotion of health, learning and social function with a focus on Canada’s most vulnerable populations.
Join DOHaD Canada
The Canadian DOHaD Society is a globally connected network focused on creating, communicating and translating the latest knowledge on early development to improve the health and well-being of Canadians today and into the future and promote the importance of maternal health and well-being on a global platform.