Dr. Michelle Helm, Managing Director of the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) at McMaster University, has left her position with the Study effective 2 April 2024. Dr. Helm served as CHILD’s Managing Director since June 2022. In her time at McMaster, … Continued
The Schroeder Allergy and Immunology Research Institute (SAIRI) at McMaster University is a centre for research into the causes of and treatments for life-threatening allergies. Established in 2020 with a $10 million gift from the Schroeder Foundation, SAIRI is exploring … Continued
New 15 May 2023 WHO guideline: Use of non-sugar sweeteners. On 15 May 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce … Continued
A new multi-cohort study has found that, during infancy, individuals born preterm typically have a lower BMI (Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight) and a lower risk of overweight compared to their full-term … Continued
New CHILD research out of BC Children’s Hospital shows that breastfeeding can protect newborns from the increased risk of asthma caused by antibiotic exposure. According to the study, published in Med, children who were given antibiotics but not breastfed had … Continued
Following an international search, Dr. Theo Moraes, leader of CHILD’s Toronto site, has been appointed Division Head of Respiratory Medicine in the Department of Paediatrics at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). He assumes the role on 9 January 2023. … Continued
The CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) is pleased to announce two new members of its National Coordinating Centre (NCC) team. On December 7, 2022, Elissa Brookes joined as Program Manager, and on November 21, 2022, Dianne Tran joined as Administrative Assistant. … Continued
The 12/13-year-old clinical visits for CHILD are underway! At the Edmonton site of the Study, the first 12/13-year visit took place on 31 August 2022. “It is wonderful to see these families in person again,” comments Edmonton site coordinator Joyce … Continued
The CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) is pleased to welcome Dr. Bassel Dawod to its National Coordinating Centre (NCC) team in the role of Research Associate. In this position, which he assumed on 8 August 2022, Dr. Dawod is working closely … Continued
Kim Wright has dedicated her talents to the strengthening and growth of the CHILD Cohort Study for almost a decade. As of 1 July 2022, Kim will be redirecting her considerable energies toward enjoying her retirement. Among Kim’s contributions to … Continued