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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.

Comparing how mast cells are “programmed” in allergic and non-allergic children at one year of age.

The Happy Parenting Program is investigating new ways to provide support to parents with young children from an early age.

Assessing a dental photographic method as an alternative dental screening method.

Mental health and wellness is critical to the overall wellbeing of a person, and can also impact on physical health. Researchers are exploring the mental wellbeing of mothers and their experience of motherhood and pregnancy, and effective support options available. Mental health development of the child is also explored, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our ORIGINS families.

STress biOmaRKers in pregnant women

Does the amount of eggs and peanuts a mother eats during pregnancy and breastfeeding have an influence on whether her baby will develop an egg or peanut food allergy?

Antibiotic dysbiosis and probiotics trial on infants

This sub-project aims to fill the gap in knowledge of the effects of climate change on child health and wellbeing in Australia, and to propose data-driven adaptation trials to counter the most serious impacts.

Plastics in Pregnancy (Phase One)