Webinar recording and slides

This event took place on Wednesday 6 March 2024.

You can download a PDF of the Genetics and epigenetics data in the British cohort studies webinar slides here.

About the event

This webinar gives an overview of genetic and epigenetic data currently available in three nationally representative cohort studies run by the Centre for Longitudinal Studies (CLS); the 1958 National Child Development Study, the 1970 British Cohort Study, and the Millennium Cohort Study. Researchers can use these data in combination with the rich health and social data collected from cohort members at regular intervals across the life course.

Prior knowledge of genetics is not a prerequisite, although some of the content may be more suitable for those already working with genetic data. 

We also provide real-world examples of research using these data, and showcase other potential research applications. We give an update on the status of genetic data in Next Steps, a study following the millennial generation.

Webinar aims

• Outline the genetic and epigenetic data available in the CLS cohort studies
• Explain how to access the genetic and epigenetic data
• Give real-world examples of using the data
• Highlight other research which could be conducted using the CLS cohort studies and the genetic data
• Provide an update on the status of genetic data in the Next Steps study
• Answer attendees’ questions and provide feedback on potential research ideas using genetic data in the CLS cohort studies

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