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Ching Tat Lai graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Western Australia in 1996. He went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, and PhD at the Hartmann Human Lactation Laboratory. Currently, he holds a position as a Research Translation Fellow in Human Lactation. His research primarily focuses on the physiology of milk production and breastfeeding, especially in the context of pre-term infants. As the number of pre-term babies born increases due to medical advancements, there is a pressing need to understand their nutritional requirements. Lai's work aims to elucidate the effects of breast milk composition, which varies significantly among mothers and is crucial for infant growth and development. He has led multiple projects, including the Breast Milk Collection study, which is the largest birth cohort in Australia, and has collaborated with several experts in the field to enhance the understanding and delivery of nutritional support for pre-term infants.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Researching milk production physiology and nutritional support for pre-term infants.
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