Major new study to track thousands of babies throughout their lives
Inside the groundbreaking study to monitor 30,000 babies
- The Generation New Era study will track up to 30,000 babies born in 2026 across Britain throughout their lives.
- This major new project, costing £42.8 million, aims to provide vital insights into children's physical, mental, and social development, and the impact of environmental and technological changes.
- It is the first new UK-wide longitudinal birth cohort study in 25 years, funded by the UKRI Infrastructure Fund and the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council.
- Researchers will collect data at key stages, including saliva samples for genetic analysis, and link information to health and education records.
- The study seeks to inform policy, improve children's lives, and create a lasting resource for UK and global science.