National Future Generations Day was approved by the National Day Calendar Registrar to be celebrated each year on the third Friday in March.
Dr. Kent Thornburg, a pioneering researcher in the field of epigenetics at The Moore Institute at OHSU, has made significant strides in uncovering the intricate relationships between genetics, environment, and health outcomes. His research shows that the experiences of one generation can profoundly affect the health of the next. Importantly, Dr. Thornburg is telling us that if we are committed enough to make the necessary changes, we could cure many chronic diseases within three generations.
In collaboration with Thornburg, Dr. Tessa Roseboom has furthered this dialogue through her research in the Netherlands. Her studies on the Dutch Hunger Winter have illuminated the profound effects of prenatal malnutrition on the long-term health of individuals exposed in utero.