Dr. Collado discusses the current understanding of the composition of human breast milk and highlights its importance in providing personalized nutrition to infants to support optimal growth and development during the early, critical months of life. This is a useful resource to gain insights into how maternal diet influences breast milk's bioactive components which shape the infant's gut microbiota, immune system, and long-term health, while encouraging further research to optimize dietary recommendations for mothers and the formulation of infant supplements.

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Maria Carmen Collado, Medical Scientist at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC).

Dr. Fontecha explores how the complexity of human breast milk - the gold standard for infant nutrition - makes it challenging to replicate in infant formula and considers the potential of Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) as a supplement in infant formula, given its beneficial effects on cognitive development, immune system development, and gut maturation, and highlighted the need for further research to optimize its use in clinical practice and infant nutrition.

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Javier Fontecha, Medical Scientist at the Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL-CSIC).

Colic is one of the most common clinical manifestation of infants as reported by 1 in 5 parents in the first months and can lead to stress within the families and long-term consequences to the infant’s development.1

Dr. Jon Vanderhoof, a leading expert in paediatric gastroenterology, discusses infant nutrition and advises healthcare professionals on useful clinical findings to differentiate colic from cow’s milk protein allergy and strategies to reduce crying in infants. This session was recorded at MJNI’s Global Nutrition Summit in 2023.

Learn how the latest data from clinical trials, presented by Dr. Colombo, examine the effects of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) and MFGM supplementation on executive function, a cognitive process that develops as the brain matures. He highlights findings from the DIAMOND and LIGHTHOUSE trials, showing that early LCPUFA and MFGM supplementation improves executive function, cognitive abilities, and IQ, with lasting benefits beyond the feeding period.

This presentation was delivered by Prof. John Colombo, MD, Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas.

Dr. Collado discusses the critical role of maternal microbiota in infant health and the influence of maternal diet during pregnancy on the development of allergic disease in infants and children. She takes us through how maternal nutrition affects microbiome transfer, as this knowledge can guide interventions to optimize maternal and infant health and reduce the risk of allergic diseases.

This presentation is by Dr. Maria Carmen Collado, Medical Scientist at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC).

The Allergic March describes the natural progression of allergic diseases from infancy to adulthood. In his presentation, Prof. Canani emphasizes that understanding the initiation and progression of allergic diseases is crucial for healthcare providers, as effective strategies—such as promoting a healthy maternal diet, ensuring gut mucosal barrier integrity, and utilizing nutritional therapies—can significantly reduce the burden of food allergies and their long-term implications for infant and child health.

This presentation is by Prof. Roberto Berni Canani, Consultant in Pediatric Allergy at the University of Naples.

Discover the benefits of MFGM, a vital component of human milk and learn how MFGM is produced naturally in human milk and how it's obtained from bovine sources with this presentation. In it, renowned expert Dr. Fayez Ghishan, explores the complexity of human milk nutrients, including the functional role of MFGM components in supporting cognitive development, immune health, and potentially gut health. Understanding these vital nutrients is essential for optimizing health outcomes for all infants.  

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Fayez Ghishan, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, University of Arizona.

Uncover the vital connection between early childhood nutrition and brain development with Dr. Deoni as he explains the importance of early brain and cognitive growth, focusing on nutrients that enhance myelination and cognitive development.

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Sean Deoni, Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Diagnostic Imaging, Brown University.

Discover the lasting neurocognitive benefits of MFGM in infants with Dr. Steve Wu as he explores how MFGM supports cognitive development. Learn about the latest evidence supporting its impact on brain structure, highlighting the importance of early nutrition for long-term cognitive outcomes, and explore how providing key nutrients like MFGM, can create a lasting impact on infant development, extending well beyond infancy. 

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Steve Wu, MD, Director of Evidence Generation and Clinical Research, Reckitt Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Discover the lasting neurocognitive benefits of MFGM in infants with Dr. Steve Wu as he explores how MFGM supports cognitive development. Learn about the latest evidence supporting its impact on brain structure, highlighting the importance of early nutrition for long-term cognitive outcomes, and explore how providing key nutrients like MFGM, can create a lasting impact on infant development, extending well beyond infancy. 

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Steve Wu, MD, Director of Evidence Generation and Clinical Research, Reckitt Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Discover how Digital Health Technologies and AI are revolutionizing healthcare development. Dean Ho, explores how these innovations can transform healthcare beyond diagnostics, leading us towards a truly personalized approach to medicine.

This presentation was delivered by Dean Ho, PhD, Provost’s Chair Professor & Director, The N.1 Institute of Health & WisDM, Singapore.