LRF OCEHL is running a portfolio of basic science and clinical studies that commenced in 2020.
The first study, NECTAR, has already reached its recruitment target and we are now investigating scientific methods for testing hormones in breastmilk. MORE >
INSIGHT launched at the start of September 2021 with a pilot study investigating the feasibility of collecting blood samples soon after giving birth and an initial understanding of hormone levels in lactation.
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!
The INSIGHT study will determine whether hormone measurements have the potential to be used in clinical practice for the evaluation of mothers with low levels of milk production.
Now recruiting!
The NECTAR study aims to assess the suitability of laboratory methods for measuring different breast milk hormones and other factors.
LRF OCEHL is excited to be involved in this 5 year project investigating the impact of extreme heat exposure on pregnancy and lactation in women across India.
A survey aiming to understand more about the biological factors influencing the supply of milk during breastfeeding.
