Presented by John Colombo, PhD, Sean Deoni, PhD, and Rafeal Jiménez-Flores, PhD

John Colombo, PhD; Sean Deoni, PhD; and Rafeal Jiménez-Flores, PhD discuss the role of the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) in infant neurodevelopment. They review the science and structure of MFGM, its evidence-based benefits for cognitive outcomes, and how it is produced and incorporated into infant formula.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the molecular structure of MFGM as it relates to its key biological functions, including its role as a bioactive component in human milk
• Identify the clinical significance of MFGM in early life nutrition and its impact on neurodevelopment and brain structure and function
• Discuss the longitudinal benefits of early life MFGM supplementation on cognitive outcomes, measures of intelligence, and executive functioning

About the Speakers

John Colombo, PhD

Professor of Psychology, Director, Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Sean Deoni, PhD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Radiology, Director, Advanced Baby Imaging Lab, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Rafeal Jiménez-Flores, PhD

J.T. Parker Endowed Chair in Dairy Foods, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Activity Format

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