STUDY GOALS

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 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
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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​
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