Enhancing the diversity of a human milk research biorepository
Official title: Maintaining and Enriching the UCSD Human Milk Research Biorepository (HMB) Cohort to Support Scientific Diversity
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11034881 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to gather more diverse human milk samples and health information to help researchers learn about the benefits of breast milk for babies, and it's looking for participants from different backgrounds to join in!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $388,159 |
| NIH project number | 1U24ES037005-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11034881 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include lactating individuals from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds who are willing to provide human milk samples.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not lactating or who do not have access to community resources for participation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the diversity of the UC San Diego Human Milk Research Biorepository, which collects and analyzes human milk samples and related health data. By partnering with local lactation groups and community organizations, the project aims to recruit a more diverse population of participants, including various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. The collected samples and data will help researchers better understand the health benefits of human milk for infants and its role in child development. This initiative seeks to address the current lack of diversity in the existing cohort to ensure that findings are applicable to a broader population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a deeper understanding of the health impacts of human milk on diverse populations, ultimately improving infant nutrition and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in enhancing diversity in health studies through community partnerships, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chambers, Christina — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Chambers, Christina
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.