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Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
One of the precursors of DOHaD research was David Barker. The Barker hypothesis - also called thrifty phenotype hypothesis- states that reduced fetal growth is strongly associated with a number of chronic conditions later in life (Barker et al 1992). An increased susceptibility results from adaptations made by the fetus in an environment limited in its supply of nutrients. These chronic conditions include coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension. But also modified bone development and cancer are discussed results. As research moved on hypothesis of fetal programming was verbalized. It describes critical phases during intrauterine growth. Negative influences in these phases can cause long-term damage and structural changes. These mechanisms of compensation may be inherited by the next generation.
In this symposium international experts of diverse fields of medical and biological sciences will present and discuss scientific ideas and results of the broad field of "developmental origins of health and disease".
Besides a critical exchange about newest research results of exposures, mechanisms and outcome in later life and corresponding topics like "junk food diet" and the role of the placenta in fetal programming, a major emphasis is placed on interventions and options to prevent diseases of perinatal origins.
Information on participating / attending:
The complete program can be found at
http://www.wiko-greifswald.de/fileadmin/dateien/pdf/Veranstaltungen/2009-S/2009-...
Please register at
http://www.wiko-greifswald.de/events/anmeldung/health_disease.html
A conference fee of 60 Euro is required.
Date:
09/04/2009 - 09/05/2009
Event venue:
Martin-Luther-Straße 14
17489 Greifswald
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Medicine, Nutrition / healthcare / nursing
Types of events:
Entry:
08/08/2009
Sender/author:
Marlene Sülberg
Department:
Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald
Event is free:
no
Language of the text:
German
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event28199
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