The Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation Oxford Centre for the Endocrinology of Human Lactation at the University of Oxford is led by Professor Fadil Hannan.
The Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation Oxford Centre for the Endocrinology of Human Lactation at the University of Oxford is led by Professor Fadil Hannan.
LRF OCEHL focus: Research into the hormonal control of human lactation.
LRF OCEHL team
From left: Taha Elajnaf, Postdoctoral Researcher; Sam Ewers, Clinical Research Assistant; Xin Meng, Postdoctoral Researcher; Amy Archer, Lead Research Practitioner; Michelle Ma, DPhil Researcher; Bryony Davies, DPhil Researcher; Fadil Hannan, LRF OCEHL Director.
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How LRF OCEHL describes its work
It is widely recognized that breastfeeding improves child development and the long-term health of the mother. Less is known about the hormones that work to ensure successful milk production. We aim to further understand these molecular mechanisms in order to produce better and more evidence-based support for breastfeeding mothers.
Prof. Fadil Hannan
Director, LRF OCEHL
“Our scientific expertise is in cellular and molecular endocrinology. This complements the consortium by providing mechanistic insights into the regulation of lactation.”
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Additional to its own projects, LRF OCEHL comes together with the other LRF Research Centers on GHMRC collaborations and interdisciplinary, multi-center projects.
Cross-center, interdisciplinary collaborations via the GHMRC
LRF OCEHL and LRF MOMI CORE: ‘The Biology of Delayed Secretory Activation with a Focus on Mothers with Small Vulnerable Newborns’
LRF OCEHL and LRF NGN: ‘Characterising the Impact of Maternal Well-being on Hormone-regulated Lactation Initiation: A Longitudinal Study’
LRF OCEHL and LRF NGN: ‘From Lactation to Innovation: Leveraging Human Milk Extracellular Vesicles for Neurodevelopment’
Vision for the GHMRC
Our vision is to promote research excellence in human milk and lactation through interdisciplinary collaborations between the five LRF Research Centers.
Value of the GHMRC
The opportunity to improve the health and well-being of mothers and infants globally
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LRF OCEHL research vision
To build a holistic understanding, at the molecular and clinical level, of how hormones regulate human milk production and influence maternal-infant bonding – for the benefit of mothers’ and children’s health globally.
LRF OCEHL core aims and driving questions
Investigate the endocrine mechanisms mediating human lactation and contribution of lactation hormones to long-term mental health; Elucidate the influence of milk hormones on infant development.
What are the underlying biological processes causing lactation insufficiency?
Which hormones, other than prolactin and oxytocin, are driving human breastmilk production?
Can we use hormone measurements as tools to diagnose lactation insufficiency and tailor personalized treatments to increase human milk production?