Diana Samuel
Diana completed a PhD in Biomechanics at the University of Glasgow, studying tree frog adhesion. This was followed by a postdoc based at both the University of Kent and the University of Antwerp, studying bonobo hand pressures. She joined BMC Medicine in early 2017. Her interests include geriatric medicine, women’s health, and digital advances in clinical care.
BMC Medicine at the 6th International Conference on Nutrition & Growth (N&G)
This year’s N&G conference took place in sunny Valencia, Spain. Attended by almost 1700 delegates from 92 countries, a number of stimulating talks and debates took place, and some of the topics are highlighted in this blog.
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Feeding practices
A number of talks discussed the benefits of breast milk, such as the protective effects of breastfeeding against obesity. However, they also called attention to the lower protein content of breast milk compared to formula milk. This protein deficit is particularly problematic for low birthweight preterm infants as breast milk is not enough to maintain their optimal growth, and so a fortifier is required to fill this deficit.
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