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Author Archives: Marshall Beck

CHILD Co-Director named Canada Research Chair
25 Sep 2019

CHILD Co-Director named Canada Research Chair

by Marshall Beck | posted in: Awards & recognitions | 0

Dr. Stuart Turvey is among 346 accomplished scholars whose new or renewed Canada Research Chair funding was announced by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport. Dr. Turvey was awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Pediatric … Continued

Following 24-Hour Movement Guidelines helps reduce behavioural problems in preschoolers
25 Sep 2019

Following 24-Hour Movement Guidelines helps reduce behavioural problems in preschoolers

by Marshall Beck | posted in: Publication, Research update | 0

Many children are not getting the right balance of moving, sitting, and sleeping, which can be harmful before age five, according to a new study using CHILD data. Published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, the study … Continued

NEW VIDEO: The CHILD Cohort Study and a baby’s microbiome
16 May 2019

NEW VIDEO: The CHILD Cohort Study and a baby’s microbiome

by Marshall Beck | posted in: Announcement | 0

Join us on a journey into the world of a baby’s gut microbiome. Meet some microbial superheroes and learn about how discoveries from the CHILD Cohort Study are helping us to understand allergies, asthma, obesity, and everyday health and wellbeing, … Continued

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