Breastfeeding practices and their links with developmental processes
A Big Data Group Seminar in conjunction with the Think Tank Seminar Series
Our guest speaker is Doretta Caramaschi from the University of Exeter
| A Mood Disorders Centre seminar | |
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| Date | 15 January 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 to 13:30 |
| Place | Sir Henry Wellcome Building for Mood Disorders Research (Hybrid) |
| Organizer | Mood Disorders Centre |
Event details
Abstract
Breastfeeding is associated with short- and long-term beneficial effects on child health, including greater cognitive development, and enhanced immune programming, and with maternal health and well-being. However, the underlying biological mechanisms are only partially understood, with epigenetic mechanisms emerging as a potential contributor, as they play a key developmental role in early life 'priming' of health. The talk will focus on recent research carried out in population studies, including in the UK and abroad, aimed at investigating potential links between breastfeeding practices and epigenetic processes.
We ask everyone attending not to make any recordings or stills (photographs) of any part of the seminar and protect one another’s privacy.
Participation in the online seminar will be taken to indicate acceptance of these terms.
Zoom Meeting ID & Password
Meeting ID: 950 0011 9408
Password: 613658
Location:
Sir Henry Wellcome Building for Mood Disorders Research (Hybrid)