Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (BDRP)

The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention is a multidisciplinary scientific society founded in 1960 as the Teratology Society. Society members study the causes and biological processes leading to abnormal development and birth defects at the fundamental and clinical level, and appropriate measures for prevention. The Society has taken positions on several topics and provides an annual meeting where attendees gain insight about important issues in birth defects research and education.

Mission:
The mission of the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (BDRP) is to understand the cause and pathogenesis of structural and functional birth defects, developmental delays, perinatal death, and other disorders of developmental and reproductive origin in order to prevent their occurrence and improve diagnosis and treatment by promoting multi-disciplinary research and exchange of ideas; communicating information to health professionals, decision-makers, and the public; and providing education and training.

Vision:
The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention is the premier source for cutting-edge research and authoritative information related to birth defects and other disorders of developmental origin.