| Welcome to the International DOHaD Society
Trainee/ECR Newsletter |
Welcome to the International DOHaD Society
Trainee/ECR Newsletter |
Discover the Latest Updates for Trainees & Early Career Researchers |
Discover the Latest Updates for Trainees & Early Career Researchers |
Each month, we gather the latest DOHaD updates, events, and opportunities for our trainees and early career researchers. Consider this your regular dispatch from across the global DOHaD community, designed to help you connect, collaborate, and grow in your research journey. Whether you are seeking new research insights, networking opportunities, career development resources, or a spark of inspiration, we hope this newsletter keeps you engaged with the people and possibilities shaping the future of DOHaD science. Together, we continue our shared work toward a healthier future for generations to come. |
Each month, we gather the latest DOHaD updates, events, and opportunities for our trainees and early career researchers. Consider this your regular dispatch from across the global DOHaD community, designed to help you connect, collaborate, and grow in your research journey. Whether you are seeking new research insights, networking opportunities, career development resources, or a spark of inspiration, we hope this newsletter keeps you engaged with the people and possibilities shaping the future of DOHaD science. Together, we continue our shared work toward a healthier future for generations to come. |
Welcome message from your Subcommittee ChairDear DOHaD Society Trainees and Early Career Researchers, Welcome to your newsletter, created to support your growth, connection, and development within the DOHaD community. Each edition brings together opportunities, events, and resources to help you build your research profile, engage with peers, and stay connected across the field. In this edition, we are pleased to highlight a range of opportunities for trainees and ECRs; - postgraduate study opportunities,
- research seminars,
- skills-based learning,
- and upcoming scientific meetings.
We are especially delighted to promote our upcoming Africa Day webinar, hosted by the DOHaD Trainee & Early Career Researcher Subcommittee. This session will celebrate African researchers, African data, and maternal and child health research across the continent, with presentations based on data from Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique: Register here We are also continuing to promote our online survey and warmly invite you to take part. Your responses will help guide the development of new online professional and career development courses for the global DOHaD ECR community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here: Click here |
Welcome message from your Subcommittee ChairDear DOHaD Society Trainees and Early Career Researchers, Welcome to your newsletter, created to support your growth, connection, and development within the DOHaD community. Each edition brings together opportunities, events, and resources to help you build your research profile, engage with peers, and stay connected across the field. In this edition, we are pleased to highlight a range of opportunities for trainees and ECRs; - postgraduate study opportunities,
- research seminars,
- skills-based learning,
- and upcoming scientific meetings.
We are especially delighted to promote our upcoming Africa Day webinar, hosted by the DOHaD Trainee & Early Career Researcher Subcommittee. This session will celebrate African researchers, African data, and maternal and child health research across the continent, with presentations based on data from Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique: Register here We are also continuing to promote our online survey and warmly invite you to take part. Your responses will help guide the development of new online professional and career development courses for the global DOHaD ECR community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here: Click here |
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New Research & Training Opportunities |
New Research & Training Opportunities |
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1) Postdoctoral Position: University of São Paulo, BrazilRibeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position on neurodevelopment, stress-induced emotional disorders, and neuroinflammation. The position is open to all nationalities and includes a FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship of R$12,570 per month, plus research reserve funding.  Apply by 29 May 2026 by sending a CV, letter of interest, and two references to Prof. Hélio Zangrossi Jr: zangross@fmrp.usp.br
2) Trainee Tuesday Seminar Series (DOHaD Canada × US DOHaD)The Trainee Tuesday Seminar Series, a collaboration between DOHaD Canada and US DOHaD Trainee Committees, has returned and is inviting trainees who are interested in presenting their research and receiving feedback to present at a future session. Please contact communications@dohad.ca for more information or click here to learn more about their future sessions: https://www.dohad.ca/trainee-development 3) DOHaD Society 2026 Scientific MeetingThe 2026 Scientific Meeting of the Canadian DOHaD Society will be held June 2–3, 2026, at Western University in London, Ontario. Early Bird registration closes April 30. This is a great opportunity for any ecr/trainee in the region or anyone travelling to Ontario in June. More information can be found here: Click here 4) The US DOHaD Society 10th Annual MeetingThe US DOHaD Society 10th Annual Meeting, “Cumulative Stressors and Lifelong Health,” will take place on July 8–10, 2026, at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Click here |
1) Postdoctoral Position: University of São Paulo, BrazilRibeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position on neurodevelopment, stress-induced emotional disorders, and neuroinflammation. The position is open to all nationalities and includes a FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship of R$12,570 per month, plus research reserve funding. Apply by 29 May 2026 by sending a CV, letter of interest, and two references to Prof. Hélio Zangrossi Jr: zangross@fmrp.usp.br 2) Trainee Tuesday Seminar Series (DOHaD Canada × US DOHaD)The Trainee Tuesday Seminar Series, a collaboration between DOHaD Canada and US DOHaD Trainee Committees, has returned and is inviting trainees who are interested in presenting their research and receiving feedback to present at a future session. Please contact communications@dohad.ca for more information or click here to learn more about their future sessions: https://www.dohad.ca/trainee-development 3) DOHaD Society 2026 Scientific MeetingThe 2026 Scientific Meeting of the Canadian DOHaD Society will be held June 2–3, 2026, at Western University in London, Ontario. Early Bird registration closes April 30. This is a great opportunity for any ecr/trainee in the region or anyone travelling to Ontario in June. More information can be found here: Click here 4) The US DOHaD Society 10th Annual MeetingThe US DOHaD Society 10th Annual Meeting, “Cumulative Stressors and Lifelong Health,” will take place on July 8–10, 2026, at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Click here |
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Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Event |
Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Event |
 Africa Day 2026 | DOHaD Webinar
Join us on 25 May for a webinar highlighting African-led maternal & child health research, featuring data from Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.
Open to academics, clinicians, trainees & ECRs.
Hosted by the DOHaD Trainee & Early Career Researcher Subcommittee
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Africa Day 2026 | DOHaD Webinar
Join us on 25 May for a webinar highlighting African-led maternal & child health research, featuring data from Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.
Open to academics, clinicians, trainees & ECRs.
Hosted by the DOHaD Trainee & Early Career Researcher Subcommittee
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Science Communication Workshop A presentation workshop for early career researchers Led by Melanie Conrad (see attached advertisement for more information)
Free for ECRs who are members of the European DOHaD Society
Limited to 40 participants
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Science Communication Workshop A presentation workshop for early career researchers Led by Melanie Conrad (see attached advertisement for more information)
Free for ECRs who are members of the European DOHaD Society
Limited to 40 participants
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Electronic Health Records in DOHaD Research Workshop (09:30–15:30) Explore how linking routine health and administrative data across the life course offers new potential for DOHaD research. Course Organisers: Lucilla Poston, Rebecca Reynolds, Laura Magee, and Sinead Brophy. Call for Abstracts: Opportunity to share your work in oral and poster sessions. Deadline: 30 June 2026 Submit your abstract to: ea-lucillaposton@kcl.ac.uk |
Electronic Health Records in DOHaD Research Workshop (09:30–15:30) Explore how linking routine health and administrative data across the life course offers new potential for DOHaD research. Course Organisers: Lucilla Poston, Rebecca Reynolds, Laura Magee, and Sinead Brophy. Call for Abstracts: Opportunity to share your work in oral and poster sessions. Deadline: 30 June 2026 Submit your abstract to: ea-lucillaposton@kcl.ac.uk |
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We’d love to hear from you! |
We’d love to hear from you! |
Your feedback and ideas help us create valuable content and foster a vibrant, engaged DOHaD community. If you have suggestions for future articles, training topics, webinars, or any news you’d like featured in upcoming newsletters, we invite you to share them with us. Please submit your insights or contributions by emailing trainee_ecr@dohadsoc.org no later than the 21st of the month to be included in the next issue. |
Your feedback and ideas help us create valuable content and foster a vibrant, engaged DOHaD community. If you have suggestions for future articles, training topics, webinars, or any news you’d like featured in upcoming newsletters, we invite you to share them with us. Please submit your insights or contributions by emailing trainee_ecr@dohadsoc.org no later than the 21st of the month to be included in the next issue. |
Together, let’s keep the conversation going and make this newsletter a true resource for our global DOHaD network! |
Together, let’s keep the conversation going and make this newsletter a true resource for our global DOHaD network! |
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Planning a Workshop or Symposium? Let DOHaD Support You! |
Planning a Workshop or Symposium? Let DOHaD Support You! |
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You are receiving this newsletter as part of the DOHaD Society Trainee & ECR community. If you no longer wish to receive these newsletters, click unsubscribe: We respect your privacy and comply with GDPR and email marketing regulations. Your information will never be shared without consent.
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