Free: From Breast Milk to Benchtop: Exploring the Clinical Promise of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs)
- Webinar
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Details:
Presenter(s): Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, MPH, RDN, FAND; Lauren Spain, PhD, RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND
Time: 3-4 PM ET
Location: Live webinar
Continuing Education Credits: RN 1.0 CE; RD 1.0 CPEU
Summary
In this free, live accredited webinar, Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, MPH, RDN, FAND and Lauren Spain, PhD, RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND, will describe the maternal factors that influence the profile of HMOs in Human Milk; discuss how HMOs influence digestion health, brain development, and immune function; and explore the clinical significance of HMOs, the role of HMOs beyond infancy, and future direction for HMO research.
Key Takeaways:
- Maternal factors such as genetics, diet, BMI, lactation stage, and geography can influence HMO composition in breast milk.
- HMOs play critical roles in digestions, brain development, and immune function.
- Clinical applications are expanding in both pediatric and adult populations, with growing evidence for use in GI disorders, allergies, infections and metabolic health.