Center for Early Relational Health

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Center for Early Relational Health

The Center for Early Relational Health (CERH) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is dedicated to advancing science, practice, and policy that supports the earliest relationships in life—those between infants, young children, and their caregivers. Through innovative research, national initiatives, and collaborative partnerships, we aim to improve developmental outcomes and promote lifelong health and well-being.

About Our Center

Learn more about our mission, latest updates, media highlights, partnerships, funders, and how to connect with our center.
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Initiatives

Explore current studies, training, data tools, and resources focused on improving child health, early relationships, and caregiver support.
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Research

Discover cutting-edge research from our labs and explore the science behind our studies, publications, and academic contributions.
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Our Team

CERH brings together experts across Columbia and beyond to explore early relational health through science, care, and innovation in medicine, development, neuroscience, and more.

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News

  • Putting Families First

    June 16, 2025

    COMBO’s national expansion is a groundbreaking partnership to uncover the science of Early Relational Health, toward universal interventions for clinicians and families.

  • Good News for Parents & Families

    May 29, 2025

    Want to see 10 of our most important findings so far? We’re thrilled to share the first edition of our COMBO family newsletter!

  • March 1st is Baby Sleep Day

    February 28, 2025

    In honor of this annual event, we want to share what we’ve learned at COMBO about the importance of sleep, not just for babies, but for their families, too.

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Your support helps CERH uncover how early relationships shape health, and gives every child and caregiver a stronger start.

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Have a question or need more information? We are here to help. Reach out to our team for support or collaboration opportunities.

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