From Bumps to Brains and Bugs

Events that happen during a child’s first 1000 days can shape their lifetime. Join us for a look inside Liverpool’s flagship C-Gull study, which is following the lives of Liverpool families from early pregnancy. Louise will share how large-scale studies like C-GULL help us answer the big questions about health, society and science, now and for generations to come.

What can high-risk pregnancies teach us about women’s health? From twins to growth issues and early deliveries, Andy shares how complex pregnancies can reveal critical insights into women’s health and why Liverpool is leading the way in research that puts women first.

Exploring what breastmilk and a child’s gut microbiome might reveal about their health and wellbeing, from infections to brains and mental health. Nigel takes us through the weird and wonderful world of early-life microbes and why they might matter more than we ever imagined.

Join Melissa and Shivaram as they team up to explore how baby brains grow - and how scanning technology is helping us understand their development. From early milestones to subtle signs of future challenges, they’ll reveal how cutting-edge brain imaging is shining a light on the first chapters of brain development.