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This publication collates the proceedings of the More Than Just Milk Lactation Science Symposium, held on 25 November 2022 in Perth, Australia.

The symposium was organized by the Geddes Hartmann Human Lactation Research Group, School of Molecular Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.

The symposium featured keynote speakers from Australia and the United States of America and included student presentations from New Zealand and the United Kingdom. These proceedings provided an opportunity for researchers, students, clinicians, and the community to extend their knowledge and gain a greater understanding of advanced research topics on human lactation, such as breastfeeding experiences, milk composition and production, COVID-19 and human milk, food allergens in human milk, and the impacts of milk on infant growth and development. The symposium is an interactive platform that aims to add diversity, passion, and innovation to lactation research and have a positive impact on mothers, infants, and communities worldwide, showcasing integrative mother/infant-centered research that educates and empowers.

The symposium was well received, with a total of 165 registrations: 22 manuscripts including invited and keynote speakers, were considered; 21 manuscripts were accepted for presentation; and 16 manuscripts were published.

Organising Committee

• Dr. Ching-Tat Lai, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Prof. Donna T. Geddes, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Ms. Jacki L. McEachran, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Dr. Lisa F. Stinson, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Dr. Sharon L. Perrella, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Dr. Zoya Gridneva, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Scientific Committee

• Dr. Ching-Tat Lai, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Prof. Donna T. Geddes, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Dr. Lisa F. Stinson, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Dr. Sharon L. Perrella, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Dr. Zoya Gridneva, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Chairs

Session I

• Prof. Donna T. Geddes, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Dr. Sharon L. Perrella, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Session II

• Dr. Zoya Gridneva, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Session III

• Prof. Donna T. Geddes, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Session IV

• Dr. Lisa F. Stinson, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Keynote Speakers

• Prof. Daniel McAullay, Edith Cowan University, Australia
• Dr. Debra J. Palmer, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Prof. Donna Geddes, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Prof. Lars Bode, University of California, United States of America
• Prof. Yvonne Huack, Curtin University, Australia

Technical Chair

• Dr. Ching-Tat Lai, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Registration Chairs

• Ms. Jacki L. McEachran, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Ms. Ashleigh H. Warden, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Conference Judges—Student Presentations

• Prof. Daniel McAullay, Edith Cowan University, Australia
• Dr. Matthew S. Payne, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Student Prize Winners—sponsored by Nutrients (MDPI)

• Frist Prize—Kristin Eu, Curtin University, Australia
• Second Prize—Maheshwar Bhasin, The University of Western Australia, Telethon Kids Institute, Australia
• Third Prize—Lili Lily Jia, Massey University, New Zealand

Editors

• Dr. Zoya Gridneva, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Ms. Jacki L. McEachran, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Prof. Donna T. Geddes, The University of Western Australia, Australia

Proceedings Compilation Team

• Dr. Zoya Gridneva, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Ms. Jacki L. McEachran, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Prof. Donna T. Geddes, The University of Western Australia, Australia