The Barwon Infant Study (BIS) is uncovering how early life, from pregnancy through infancy, shapes lifelong health and development.

Launched in 2010, the Barwon Infant Study is a landmark research project led by the Child Health Research Unit (CHRU) at Barwon Health, in partnership with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and Deakin University.

With over 1,000 families involved since birth, BIS is helping researchers explore the complex links between a child’s environment, biology, and community, and how these factors influence development and long-term health outcomes.

We’re deeply grateful to our participants. Your continued involvement empowers our researchers to answer big questions and find better ways to support child health and wellbeing.