Mother-Child Dyad : Current evidence in a global perspective

Description

Objectives of the course

The aim of this course is to provide health professionals, students of health professions and researchers with the current evidence in the field of maternal and child health, and the necessary basis to conduct research in this field.

Course Programme

This course is part of DOHaD field (Developmental Origins of Health and Disease), which investigates the impact of prenatal and early childhood events on offspring’s health. Particular emphasis is placed on the first 1,000 days. Students will be introduced to the major issues in maternal and child health. Seminars will cover various perspectives of the topic, ranging from pathophysiology to epidemiology, including toxicology and immunology. The microbiome and epigenetics will also be discussed. Several illustrations of clinical trials and mother-child cohorts in different contexts, including HIV, malaria and prematurity, will be provided. Different time periods will be covered, including pregnancy, early childhood, childhood and adolescence, in both high- and low-income countries.

The course ends with a written exam.

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