STUDY GOALS

EPIGENETICS​

Epigenetics is the study of how the environment change the expression of genes. We would like to know how low-level, prenatal and/or postnatal, multiple exposure affects children’s health.

GENETICS

Predisposition/
​Modification

THE ENVIRONMENT

​Heavy metals
Non-persistent pesticides Perfluoroalkyl chemicals
Environmental tobacco smoke
Psychosocial stress​

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Fetal and child growth
Neurobehavioral development
Language development
Allergic diseases​