Be a Part of the Movement

At UC San Diego's Human Milk Institute, we are pioneering research that harnesses the natural power of human milk to give every baby a healthier start and to support families worldwide. From breakthroughs in infant nutrition to advancing equitable access to donor milk, our work has the potential to impact generations.

Your support fuels this mission, enabling discoveries that improve lives, empower parents, and pave the way for healthier futures.

Here are just a few examples of how your contribution can make a difference:

• Accelerate Discovery: Fund innovative research projects that explore the complex biology of human milk, from its bioactive properties to its role in lifelong health, allowing us to unlock new insights that can shape clinical care for mothers and infants worldwide.
• Fuel Innovation: Support the expansion of the Milk Analytics Core (MAC), a state-of-the-art technology hub dedicated to analyzing human milk, ensuring our researchers have access to cutting-edge tools that can propel human milk science to new heights.
• Enhance Equity in Breastfeeding & Milk Access: Help us break down barriers for vulnerable populations by expanding breastfeeding education, supporting donor milk programs, and creating pathways to ensure all infants have access to the benefits of human milk.
• Train the Future Generations of Lactologists: Invest in the future of human milk science by funding scholarships, mentorship programs, and an innovative educational track in “lactology,” providing hands-on training to the next generation of experts.
• Drive Rapid Response in Health Crises: Enable us to respond swiftly to global health emergencies by funding infrastructure that allows for real-time research on how human milk can protect mothers and infants during public health crises.

Every contribution brings us closer to a world where human milk is scientifically explored, valued, and accessible as a foundation for health across all stages of life. Join us in making an impact—together, we can build a healthier future for all.