Our Role & Impact

Enabling the discoveries that ensure families are happy and healthy

Our Role & Impact
  1. Our Role & Impact
  2. RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH HMRI
  3. The IMPACT study: The Intergenerational effects of Maternal Physical Activity on Child Development

The IMPACT study: The Intergenerational effects of Maternal Physical Activity on Child Development

Dr Sarah Valkenborghs from the HMRI Active Living Research Program has received a grant to fund her study in child neurodevelopment, investigating if physical activity while pregnant is beneficial for child neurodevelopment after birth. 

With one in seven children diagnosed with a mental health or neurodevelopmental disorder, Dr Valkenborghs is keen to understand the modifiable risk factors and potential metabolic and cardiovascular interventions available.

Researchers 

Dr Sarah Valkenborghs

Research Area 
Active Living Research Program
Project type 
Project Grant
Year of funding 
2022
Funded by 
Hunter Children's Research Foundation