News & Updates
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Registration and Abstract Submission open for the 2025 US DOHaD Annual Meeting and OHSU DOHaD Summer Course!
Registration and abstract submissions for the 9th Annual Meeting of the US DOHaD Society is now open! We’re excited to be hosting this year’s meeting in conjunction with the OHSU DOHaD Summer Course on OHSU’s stunning waterfront campus in Portland, Oregon! This partnership between the US DOHaD Society and the DOHaD Summer Course is a…
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Announcing the 2025 Annual Meeting theme!
As we ring in the new year, the US DOHaD Society is excited to announce the theme for our 9th Annual Meeting: Beyond 1000 Days! With this theme, we aim to broaden and deepen the conversation about Developmental Origins of Health and Disease and the critical periods that shape lifelong health. Why “Beyond 1000 Days”?…
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Happy Holidays from the US DOHaD Society!
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate our incredible members of the US DOHaD Society. We’ve shared a year filled with discoveries, inspiring collaborations, and vibrant scientific discussions. From impactful research to new connections built at our annual meeting, this year in the US DOHaD Society has…
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In the Know: Influences of gestational diabetes on milk metabolome
A recent study using one of the largest US-based cohorts of infants of diabetic pregnancies explored how gestational diabetes (GD) affects the composition of human milk and its potential influence on infant growth and body composition. Researchers analyzed milk samples from nearly 350 mother-infant pairs one month postpartum. Using advanced metabolomic profiling techniques, they identified…
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Connections Corner: Perinatal Biology Symposium
“Perinatal Programming: Challenges and Solutions for Optimizing Long-term Health” is the theme of this year’s Perinatal Biology Symposium in Snowmass, Colorado, August 16-19th, 2025! This multidisciplinary conference will feature research from clinical and basic researchers in plenary and poster sessions alongside the beautiful Rocky Mountains at Viewline Resort in Snowmass. There is a reduced cost…
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In the Know: Effects of hyperglucagonaemia on the fetal pancreas
Adverse pregnancy environments can result in elevated levels of glucagon that can affect the growth and development of the fetus. Using a lamb model, Dr. Sarah Cilvik, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics-Neonatology at Wake Forest University, and her team at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have previously demonstrated that elevated fetal glucagon in late gestation…
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Member Spotlight: Susan Carlson
US DOHaD Society members play a critical role in fostering community and collaboration across a diverse range of scientists, clinicians, and trainees! Today, we wanted to highlight: Susan E. Carlson, PhD, a US DOHaD Member and Distinguished Professor from the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was inspired to join the US DOHaD Society for…
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Connections Corner: AHA and New DOHaD Meet-Up Kit
The American Heart Association celebrates 100 years with this year’s Scientific Sessions in Chicago, IL on November 15-18th, 2024! This meeting is focused on the latest innovations for scientists, clinicians, and researchers interested in any and all aspects of cardiovascular disease, including an Early Career Day and many opportunities for professional development. Registration is open…
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In the Know: How high glucose and lipids affect placental fatty acid uptake
Gestational diabetes (GDM) often leads to high levels of both glucose and lipids in the parent, yet despite this excess, infants exposed to GDM are at risk for deficiencies in long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs), critical for development. In a recently published study, Siemers et al. examined the effects of high glucose and lipid levels—individually…
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2024 US DOHaD Annual Meeting Recap
We had a successful 8th Annual Society Meeting this past week at the Rizzo Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The meeting theme was “Exploring Translational DOHaD Science: from Cells to Communities.” We had 158 registered attendees, nearly half of which were trainees! We were pleased to have been joined by members and guests from 27…