Global Human Milk Research Consortium – challenging the science, pushing the knowledge boundaries
The GHMRC exists to promote excellence in human milk and breastfeeding research with interdisciplinary collaborations that maximize impact and contribute meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Global Human Milk Research Consortium
Breastfeeding is one of the most impactful, cost-effective ways to save and improve the lives of children everywhere, providing lifelong health benefits for infants and their mothers.
Not only are human milk and breastfeeding the foundation of a child’s healthy development, but they are also the basis of a country’s development – ending preventable child deaths, reducing the burden of chronic disease, improving educational achievements, and boosting productivity.
We know this. Yet disconnected research efforts often stand in the way of maximum impact.
So we formed the GHMRC. We are five independent research centers, based at renowned universities and endowed by the Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation. In addition to our own centers’ work, we come together on a shared vision: to improve every life through interdisciplinary research on breastfeeding and human milk.
When we collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, we can bridge traditional divides and overcome barriers to positive social impact.
5 unique centers, 1 GHMRC vision
Each research center endowed by the Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation brings unique, complementary expertise in breastfeeding and human milk research to the GHMRC.
Now is the moment to act.
GHMRC Meeting, Zurich 2026
It was a delight connecting with colleagues who have become friends, welcoming the next generation of researchers, and seeing this group light up the field of human milk science!
GHMRC Meeting, San Diego 2026
Gathering ahead of the Human Milk Institute Annual Symposium and graciously hosted by the University of California San Diego.
Maheshwar Bhasin becomes second Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation Fellow
He was awarded the Fellowship in 2026 to support his first postdoctoral position.