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Institute of Developmental Sciences

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Researching collaboratively to advance health across the life course through research and innovation in the developmental sciences.

Part of Medicine, Biological sciences, Education, Health science, Engineering

Main entrance of the Institute of Developmental Sciences Building, Southampton General Hospital

Princess Anne opening the Institute of Developmental Sciences in 2007

About us

We explore and innovate advances in health across the life course.

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Advocacy and policy

Find out more about how we promote awareness of health and nutrition.

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Public engagement and outreach

Learn about how we make developmental science more accessible.

Research themes and groups

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Our people

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Our technical staff

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Facilities

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Projects

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Publications

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+44 (0)23 8120 5253

IDS@soton.ac.uk

216 Tremona Road

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6HW

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