Investigating the complex composition and health impacts of human milk on infants
Official title: The Multi-Omic Milk (MuMi) Study: Leveraging the IMiC Platform and the CHILD Cohort to study human milk as a biological system and understand its composition, determinants and impacts on child health
Funded at University of Manitoba · NIH-10886767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the different ingredients in human milk and how they can help babies grow healthy, by examining samples from 1,600 moms and their infants to see how things like the mother's environment and health can change the milk's benefits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Manitoba NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winnipeg, Canada) |
| Project start | August 12, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $502,998 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD109859-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886767 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are mothers and their infants, particularly those who are breastfeeding or have recently breastfed.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not breastfeeding or whose infants are older than 11 years may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores the intricate biological system of human milk (HM) to understand its composition, variations, and effects on child health. By utilizing a multi-omics approach, the study examines how various factors, including maternal and environmental influences, affect HM. The research involves analyzing samples from 1600 mother-infant pairs, focusing on a wide range of components in HM, including nutrients and bioactive proteins. This comprehensive analysis aims to provide insights into how HM can better support infant health and development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of human milk's role in promoting child health and development.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results using multi-omics approaches in understanding complex biological systems, indicating potential for success in this novel investigation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Canada Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Azad, Meghan Brianne — University of Manitoba
- Study coordinator: Azad, Meghan Brianne
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.