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Medela is deeply committed to research and continuously invests in basic and exploratory studies to improve health outcomes. This investment forms the scientific foundation for product innovation and clinical practice, bringing research to life and improving care for moms, babies and patients around the globe.
Through longstanding collaborations with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, NGOs, and healthcare professionals, Medela supports dedicated research projects in the fields of lactation, human milk composition (OMM), breastfeeding, and surgical care, setting the standard for collaboration between industry and academia to advance the science of care.
Medela's commitment to research is ingrained in our identity; driving innovation, inspiring tomorrow’s researchers and supporting impactful contributions to the field. Through academic partnerships with esteemed institutions worldwide, Medela continues to support and share cutting-edge research and lactation science.
One of Medela's cornerstone collaborations is with The University of Western Australia (UWA), established in 1996. This partnership has yielded groundbreaking discoveries in mammary gland function, milk synthesis, and removal. Today, Professor Donna Geddes leads the Medela-UWA research collaboration, a comprehensive research program exploring the intricate aspects of breastfeeding, human lactation, and infant feeding.
Since 2006, Medela has organized a Global Breastfeeding & Lactation Symposium that brings together leading minds in lactation science. This symposium series is a testament to our commitment to advancing research, educating on the value of lactation and human milk, improving clinical practice and promoting standardized global procedures to enhance health outcomes for breastfeeding families worldwide.
