The science
dedicated to
mothers and
infants
Welcome to our website dedicated to mother and infant health. We are committed to providing a comprehensive platform where expertise and innovation converge.
get the science of expertsa scientific communication platform
Delve into a wealth of cutting-edge research, evidence-based practices, and expert insights to elevate your understanding and practice in the field of mother and child health.
Our mission is to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among healthcare pioneers, empowering you to make a lasting impact on maternal and infant well-being.
Join our esteemed community today, where advancements are made, breakthroughs happen, and together, we shape a healthier future for mothers and their precious infants.
BINC SYMPOSIUM - ESPGHAN 2024
4 areas of expertise
Stay at the forefront of healthcare innovation and best practices, empowering yourself with the latest research and insights in our four areas of expertise : mother and child health, biotics and microbiome health, immunity and allergy and brain development.
Experts interviews
experts publications
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2′-fucosyllactose inhibits imiquimod-induced psoriasis in mice by regulating Th17 cell response via the STAT3 signaling pathway
Immunity & Allergy
Lei K. et al. (2020)
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory cutaneous disorder with Th17 cells and Th17-related cytokines playing an important role in its development. 2′-fucosyllactose, which makes up about 30% of all HMOs in blood type secretor positive maternal milk, plays an essential role in supporting aspects of immune development and regulation.
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From lab bench to formulated ingredient: Characterization, production, and commercialization of human milk oligosaccharides
Immunity & Allergy
Walsh et al. (2020)
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are known to positively influence infant health. Extensive variation exists in the levels, diversity, and complexity of oligosaccharides in the milk of a lactating mother.
Grants to
promote research
Our research partnership program aims to provide financial support for innovative pre-clinical and clinical research projects conducted in one of our 4 areas of expertise.
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Funded projects
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Lactoferrin for neuroprotection in term neonatal HypoxicIichemic Encephalopathy
Brain Development
Sizonenko S., University of Geneva, Switzerland 2020
Neonatalhypoxia-ischemia (HI) is a leading cause of mortality and chronic disability. Lactoferrin (Lf) is the major whey protein in milk presenting iron-binding, anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic properties able to reverse HI brain damage.
Therapeutic potential of the nutraceutical nicotinamide mononucleotide to treat early‐life stress‐induced emotional and metabolic alterations
Mother & Child Health & Nutrition
Sandi C., EPFL, Switzerland, 2020
Our overarching hypothesis is that the behavioral reprogramming induced by peripubertal stress is mediated by decreased signaling of the adipokine eNampt and subsequent impairment of the NAD+/SIRT1 pathway in the NAc.
We foster scientific
events
As a hub for scientific communication, the BINC Foundation has mission to foster exchanges and collaboration among key opinion leaders, health care professionals and the parents.
Each year we have the honour to participate, organize and sponsor international scientific conferences, and other events, as well as to host webinars held by key opinion leaders experts in their field.
Scientific events
BINC : the official sponsor of the 2024 ESPGHAN Morning Symposium
Milan, Italy I 15th-18th May 2024
BINC is honoured to be the official sponsor of the ESPGHAN Morning Symposium focusing on the topic related to infants’ and children’s health : “Osteopontin – a Multifunctional protein naturally found in human milk – What’s New? “. Two distinguished scientists and renowned practitioner from prestigious institutions - Profs. Esben Sorensen and Cai Wei - will present their latest findings and studies on osteopontin.
BINC sponsors the 12th Probiotics, Prebiotics, and New Food Congress in Roma
16th-19th September 2023
We are thrilled to announce our participation as exhibitor and sponsor at the 12th Probiotics, Prebiotics, and New Food Congress on Nutraceuticals, botanicals & phytochemicals for Nutrition & Human, Animal and Microbiota Health, held in the picturesque city of Rome from September 16th to 19th, 2023.
BINC Webinars
Resources Information for parents
Raising awareness of maternal and infant health to parents is an important duty of health care professionals. We created the parents corner to provide you with insightful resources to help you in your mission.
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