Cambridge Lactation Network

The Cambridge Lactation Network was founded in 2021 with the mission to foster collaboration and resource sharing across Cambridge.

Together, we hope to untangle the role lactation and human milk has in health, disease, development and beyond.


The Cambridge Lactation Network has 45+ active members from Departments from across the University including: Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Genetics, PDN, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Veterinary medicine, Epidemiology, Anthropology and Zoology.

 

Network Gatherings

Meetings held 1-2 times per year

Virtual or in-person

Speakers from a range of topics present followed by networking opportunities

Summer Symposium

Longer in-person meeting held once a year

Interdisciplinary speakers presenting a range of ideas & concepts

Activities & networking opportunities

Meet the Team

  • Alecia-Jane Twigger

    Departments of Pharmacology & Biochemistry

    Founder

    Committee member

  • Geula Hanin

    Department of Genetics

    CLN committee member

  • Albert Koulman

    IMS-MRL

    Founder

  • Claire Meek

    NIHR Leicester BRC (formerly IMS-MRL)

    Founder

Grassroots effort to connect researchers, the public and clinical staff.