Highlights & Impressions
"Very well organized. Warm, inviting atmosphere. Stunning location. Loved the personal stories woven into the academic talks. The food was phenomenal."
"Congratulations to UC San Diego for such an important initiative!"
"It was very exciting to see so many individuals participating in the symposium."
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Gabriel Haddad, Chair Department of Pediatrics
Dr. John Carethers, Vice Chancellor Health Sciences
Patty Maysent, CEO UC San Diego Health
"The Human Milk Institute: A Vision for the Future of Human Milk"
Dr. Lars Bode
Director, Human Milk Institute
UC San Diego
KEYNOTE: "CDC's Breastfeeding Data and Research: Opportunities to Move the Field Forward"
Dr. Heather Hamner
Health Scientist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Special Guests: "Sixteen Days"
Dr. Stephanie Lehman
Donor Coordinator, UC Health Milk Bank
Izzie Lehman
Senior, Scripps Ranch High School
More video recordings will be released in the next days and weeks.
"It was wonderful. There was a sense of momentum and collaboration to improve research and education for human milk."
"Excellent! I loved all the topics that was covered. It was so informative."
"I am encouraged by the opportunities HMI brings to all people in San Diego and beyond."
