Understanding how the microbiomes in milk affect breast inflammation and mastitis risk
Official title: Mammary and milk microbiomes and metabolomes - Understanding early variation and impacts on risk for mammary inflammation and mastitis
Funded at University of Idaho · NIH-10449210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the tiny organisms and substances in breast milk to see how they change early on and how these changes might affect the risk of breast inflammation and mastitis, helping to find better ways to prevent and treat this common issue for breastfeeding moms and dairy cows.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Idaho NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Moscow, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $428,581 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD092297-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10449210 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include breastfeeding women experiencing difficulties due to mastitis and dairy farmers dealing with mastitis in their herds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not breastfeeding or do not have a connection to dairy farming may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the microbiomes and metabolomes present in mammary milk to understand their early variations and how they impact the risk of mammary inflammation and mastitis. By utilizing advanced DNA sequencing techniques, the study aims to characterize the microbial communities in milk from both healthy and affected individuals. This approach seeks to uncover the underlying causes of mastitis, which is a significant issue for breastfeeding women and dairy cows alike. The findings could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for mastitis, benefiting both human and animal health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of mastitis, improving breastfeeding success for mothers and enhancing animal welfare in the dairy industry.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results in understanding the role of microbiomes in health, suggesting that this approach could yield significant insights into mastitis.
Where this research is happening
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University of Idaho
Moscow, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcguire, Michelle Kay — University of Idaho
- Study coordinator: Mcguire, Michelle Kay
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.