The Handbook of DOHaD and Society Now Published!
June 25, 2024
The Handbook of DOHaD and Society has just been published by Cambridge University Press!b This interdisciplinary reference work covers the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) field, exploring how environmental factors impact health throughout the lifecourse. Edited by scholars from institutions worldwide, the book provides a comprehensive overview, key concepts, and examples of biosocial collaboration, making it valuable for public health scholars, epidemiologists, and social scientists. A highlight of the book is Chapter 21, "Building Biosocial Collaboration in the HeLTI–South Africa Trial," which focuses on the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative (HeLTI) in South Africa. This chapter illustrates the dynamics of a biosocial approach in action and discusses the benefits of interdisciplinary research infrastructures in DOHaD intervention trials. Available as Open Access, the book is a significant contribution to the field, offering insights into both theoretical and practical aspects of DOHaD research. For more details, you can click here to view the book online.
HeLTI Meet the PI Event
June 10, 2024
On June 10th, principal investigators (PIs) and co-principal investigators (co-PIs) from various research projects within the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative (HeLTI) gathered for an engaging "Meet the PI" event. This virtual meeting served as a platform for networking, sharing research progress, and exploring future collaborations. Our 50 attendees gained valuable insights into research developments in Canada, India, South Africa, and China, and discussed career development and guidance on grant writing, work-life balance and collaborations within various research fields. PIs and Co-PIs presented HeLTI projects and research progress on:
- Jean-Patrice Baillargeon: HeLTI China
- Kumar Gavali & Kalyanaraman Kumaran: HeLTI India
- Stephen Lye: HeLTI South Africa
- Cindy-Lee Dennis: HeLTI Canada
Breakout sessions included:
- Career Development and Work/Life Balance: Led by Jean-Patrice Baillargeon, Catherine Draper, and Andraea Van Hulst.
- Research Grant Development Considerations: Led by Stephen Lye and Linda Booij
- Leadership, Collaborations, and Team Development: Led by Raejean Hung and Alessandra Prioreschi.
The event emphasized community engagement, sustainability, and the importance of harmonization across projects. Early career researchers were encouraged to engage with PIs for collaboration opportunities and career development.
HeLTI RC & Council Meetings, 2024
Geneva, Switzerland, May 6-10, 2024
June 2, 2024
In May, the HeLTI Council and Research Committee met at the 9th annual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss exciting updates from the cohorts. Partners from Canada, China, India, South Africa, and the World Health Organization also shared insights and planned future priorities.
First Community Feedback; HeLTI South Africa Newsletter
May 30, 2024
This Newsletter is a report for the community forums that make up the areas represented within HeLTI SA. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide a summary of what the Community Leaders feel is important to convey. The newsletter has been developed based on the feedback from the Community Leaders!
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Discover Bukhali now!
Great News! The Bukhali HeLTI South Africa study has released a new video about the project. This study addresses health challenges faced by women in South Africa through an 18-month community health worker intervention aimed at improving maternal and child health from preconception to post-delivery. Watch the video below.