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Professor Valerie Verhasselt is the Director of the Larsson-Rosenquist Centre of Immunology and Breastfeeding at the University of Western Australia (UWA), focusing on translational research to enhance child health through breastfeeding. With over 20 years of experience, her work investigates the role of human milk in immune development and the prevention of allergic diseases. Verhasselt's landmark study in Nature Medicine in 2008 revolutionized allergy prevention techniques, contributing to significant changes in breastfeeding guidelines. She has coordinated lectures on 'Breastfeeding- Foundation of Human Health' and has published more than 80 articles in prestigious journals such as JAMA Pediatrics and The Lancet. Her research aims to establish optimal breastfeeding practices to promote long-term health and immunity in children, taking a global perspective to improve child health outcomes. Verhasselt has received numerous awards and funding for her groundbreaking work, including major support from the Larsson Rosenquist Foundation, and actively engages in international discussions on child nutrition and health policy.
Larsson-Rosenquist Centre • University of Western Australia
Leading a research centre dedicated to the study and application of immunology and breastfeeding practices.
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