International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD Society)

The International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease was set up to promote research into the fetal and developmental origins of disease and involves scientists from many backgrounds.

Aims:
The International DOHaD Society is dedicated to advancing research and promoting global awareness of how early life events, from preconception through early childhood, impact long-term health and disease risk. Through fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting education, and advocating for health policy changes, the Society seeks to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases worldwide. With a strong focus on capacity building, especially in under-resourced regions, the Society works to improve maternal, infant, and child health, ensuring better health outcomes across the lifespan.