The Endocrinology of Human Lactation
LRF OCEHL’s research focuses on the hormonal mechanisms or chemicals that control and regulate cells and organs in the production of breastmilk.
LRF OCEHL’s research focuses on the hormonal mechanisms or chemicals that control and regulate cells and organs in the production of breastmilk.
LRF OCEHL Director, Prof Fadil Hannan has led the publication of a collaborative article in Nature Reviews Endocrinology.
A £9.12 million gift from the Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation has endowed an Oxford University research centre investigating the role of hormones in human milk production.
A lot happens to each of the samples that we take - read our post to follow the journey!
It is widely recognised that breastfeeding improves child development and the long-term health of the mother. Less is known about the hormones that work to ensure successful milk production. We aim to further understand these molecular mechanisms in order to produce better and more evidence-based support for breastfeeding mothers.