XL10: Physiology of Human Lactation: From Pregnancy to Weaning

Lecturer: Dr. Mark Cregan
L-CERPs: 1.00
Cost: US$15.00
Access period: One week
Synopsis: This lecture explains that as the mammary gland develops, it undergoes individual changes that contribute towards eventual lactation. Influences of pre term birth and weaning are also discussed.
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About the Lecture: This lecture explains that as the mammary gland develops, it undergoes individual changes that contribute towards eventual lactation. Pregnancy influences proliferation of ductal structures and specific secretory cells which are responsible for milk secretion. As lactation progresses, there are changes to human milk volume and composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and other vital elements. Influences of pre term birth and weaning are also discussed.

About the Lecturer: Dr. Mark Cregan undertook his Doctoral studies at The University of Western Australia in the laboratory of Professor Peter Hartmann specialising in the composition of breastmilk following premature birth. Following completion of his PhD, Dr. Cregan worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate before accepting a position as Lecturer in The School of Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences at The University of Western Australia and forming the Lactation Biology Laboratory in 2003. The current research focus of Dr Cregan's group is the cellular composition of breastmilk in relation to the bioactivity of breastmilk, milk synthesis, milk removal and potential lactation difficulties. Dr. Cregan continues to undertake research on lactation following premature birth and is currently co-investigator on a number of projects investigating the initiation of lactation following premature birth.