New research from the CHILD Cohort Study involving more than 1,500 infants has shed light on the gut bacterium Clostridioides difficile and its association with type of feeding in early life. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, found that 31% … Continued
The CHILD Cohort Study is proud to announce the Sears Undergraduate Summer Studentship. The Sears Studentship provides financial support of up to $6,000 to an undergraduate student working full time for at least 12 weeks on a research project involving data generated by the CHILD Cohort … Continued
Children who do not consume peanut during their first year of life are more likely to be allergic to peanut at age three, according to new findings from the CHILD Cohort Study. The study, published in The Journal of Allergy and … Continued
On November 8, 2019, Dr. Malcolm Sears, Founding Director of the CHILD Cohort Study, was formally inducted into McMaster University’s prestigious Community of Distinction. He was one of three inductees for 2019. In a ceremony attended by dozens of friends, family and … Continued
The CHILD Cohort Study is excited to announce that our video, The CHILD Cohort Study and a Baby’s Microbiome, has been entered into a national competition. And you can help us win! The Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth … Continued
Materials are available for children participating in the CHILD Cohort Study, to help them prepare for their clinical assessments at age 8/9 years. Study staff at the Manitoba site of CHILD have developed a six-page “Kids’ Guide” to the 8/9-year … Continued
New findings from the CHILD Cohort Study shed light on the diverse factors that influence human milk fatty acid composition. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the amount and mixture of breast milk fats … Continued
Popcorn, prizes and photo ops were on the playbill for Vancouver-based CHILD Cohort Study families as they arrived at a special Movie Night on June 11, 2019. Organized by the Vancouver CHILD Cohort Study research team, the event gave kids, … Continued
L to R: Jaclyn Parks, Laura Wang and Dr. Tim Takaro When 15-year-old Laura Wang opened her laptop and typed a message to Tim Takaro, a professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU), she never imagined that email would lead her … Continued
CHILD investigator Dr. Anita Kozyrskyj has been recognized with a University of Alberta FoMD Award for Excellence in Mentoring (Tier II Basic Science). As part of her nomination, students past and present attested to the impact of her mentorship on … Continued