Sub-projects

As well as ORIGINS long-term core research, there are a number of clinical trials, early interventions and shorter-term research studies that sit within ORIGINS. Known as sub-projects, these studies look at multiple aspects of child and family health and development.

ORIGINS provides additional opportunities for participants to be involved in exciting new sub-projects that allow further benefits to be gained by families already involved in ORIGINS.

These sub-projects have been launched off the core ORIGINS protocol and look at multiple aspects of child and family health and development. We have categorised our sub-projects across health domains below.

In addition to the below sub-projects, multiple studies are currently under development or seeking approval and/or funding.

Allergy, Inflammation & Immunity

ORIGINS has several sub-projects exploring allergy development within the cohort, with a focus on respiratory conditions such as asthma and nutritional strategies for allergy prevention.

Cognition & Neurodevelopment

A child's brain undergoes massive change in the first few years of life, forming millions of new neural connections. They must quickly learn how to function in the world.

Family & Lifestyle

ORIGINS sub-projects are investigating the best way to provide support to new parents and positively influence the health and development of their children.

Healthcare & Early Diagnosis

Exploring opportunities for early diagnosis and intervention and the impact this has on improving family healthcare.

Medical History & Conditions

The impact of familial and childhood health conditions on health later in life.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Positive mental health, flourishing, and resilience to stress are not only critical to the overall wellbeing of a person but also their physical health, affecting both chronic and acute health conditions

Nutrition & Metabolism

ORIGINS has a large number of sub-projects exploring the link between a mother's diet during pregnancy and health outcomes of the child. Projects also explore nutrition and eating habits during the early years as well as general gut health

Physical Development

This research domain focuses on understanding how early biological and physical factors shape infant growth, body composition, and neurodevelopment from the earliest stages of life.

Physical Environment

ORIGINS sub-projects investigating the impact of the physical environment and lifestyle on health, development and chronic conditions.

Pregnancy & Birth

This research focuses on understanding how maternal health, lifestyle, and fertility influence pregnancy outcomes and the early development of children.

Sub-Project Initiation & Approval Process

Got a great research idea?

Accessing the ORIGINS cohort, database or biological samples involves a process of review and approval.

Find out how to get your sub-project approved and off the ground.